ORA Grant Administrator

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Grant Administrator to independently review sponsored proposal applications, negotiate awards, and provide institutional-level sponsored research services across departments and units. You will interface with extramural agencies and guide faculty on complex sponsor requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, with 4+ years in research administration, knowledge of major sponsor regulations, and experience with university systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Certification as CRA is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of research administration experience including proposal and award review.
• Knowledge of NIH, DOD/DARPA, NSF, FAA, DOE and OMB Circulars.
• Familiarity with sponsor/university systems (Huron, grants.gov, eRA Commons, DMAS).
• Strong communication, independence, professionalism and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, negotiate and endorse completed proposals and awards.
• Communicate with extramural agencies on proposal and grant matters.
• Advise faculty and staff on sponsored research administration issues.
• Collaborate with PIs, study teams, Compliance, IRB, Risk Management and sponsors to ensure compliant management.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent verbal and written通信

Analytical skills

Customer service

Budget control

Judgment and ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Huron Research Suite

grants.gov

eRA Commons

DMAS

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Grant Administrator works independently to review completed sponsored proposal applications and negotiate awards in adherence to sponsoring agency and University of Miami requirements. The Grant Administrator is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units among all University campuses, including communicating with extramural agencies.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Reviews, analyzes, negotiates and endorses completed proposals and awards to ensure use of the correct processes, forms and submission requirements.

Communicates with extramural agencies on proposal and grant-related matters.

Provides advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues, interpreting a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations and terms and conditions.

Collaborates with other University groups such as Principal Investigators and study teams, Compliance, IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, sponsors and other relevant offices to ensure that sponsored research projects are managed in an efficient and effective manner consistent with UM policies and procedures, and applicable agency guidelines, laws and regulations.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Certification and Licensing: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CRA) preferred.

Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant/related experience in research administration, including proposal development review and submission, and award review and setup. Sponsored programs administration experience in a university setting preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of University and Federal agency requirements including NIH, DOD/DARPA, NSF, FAA, and DOE, and OMB Circulars, Export Control Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations. Knowledge of Sponsor and University systems (i.e., Huron Research suite, grants.gov, eRA Commons, DMAS) preferred. Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and professionalism. Ability to stay current on relevant professional information by attending professional development opportunities and trainings. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service skills. Professional experience and judgment to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing and advancing the University's best interests. Ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, collegiality or ethics. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles. Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures. Ability to prepare financial and accounting records. Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data. Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget. Strong analytic skills.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff