Post-Award Grants Administrator – Remote & Compliance Expert

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Post-Award Research Administrator to support the OVPR and departmental Business Offices in managing sponsored programs. The role emphasizes compliance, collaboration, and operational excellence across the post-award lifecycle.

This position is eligible for remote work. An Associate’s degree with three years of relevant experience is required, or a Bachelor’s with five years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required.
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to departmental Business Offices in administering sponsored projects, ensuring policy and sponsor compliance.
• Lead award kick-off meetings to clarify terms, budgets, and compliance expectations.
• Advise on post-award actions such as no-cost extensions, carry forward requests, and budget revisions.
• Interpret complex post-award issues and propose best-practice solutions.
• Monitor portfolios with proactive oversight near project end dates for timely closeouts.
• Collaborate with Central Finance and campus partners to support research compliance.
• Develop and deliver trainings on post-award topics to promote consistency.
• Perform all other duties to support Baylor’s mission.

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Baylor University is seeking a Post-Award Research Administrator to support the OVPR and departmental Business Offices in managing sponsored programs. The role emphasizes compliance, collaboration, and operational excellence across the post-award lifecycle.

This position is eligible for remote work. An Associate’s degree with three years of relevant experience is required, or a Bachelor’s with five years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered.