Post-Award Research Administrator

SRA International; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous time off

Tuition remission

Retirement contributions

Job summary

A private not-for-profit university in Texas is seeking a skilled Post-Award Research Administrator. This full-time role will provide essential support in managing sponsored programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate needs an Associate's degree and at least four years of experience. This position includes a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience is required.
• A Bachelor's degree with ten years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and resolve complex issues in research administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to departmental offices on sponsored projects.
• Lead meetings to clarify project terms and compliance.
• Advise on post-award actions and compliance expectations.
• Monitor project portfolios for timely closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Central Finance to ensure compliance.
• Deliver training on financial management topics.

Skills

Expert guidance in research administration

Compliance monitoring

Budget management

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Post-Award Research Administrator

Job Identification: 19920

Posting Date: 03/03/2026, 10:23 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Degree Level: Associate

Job Description

What We Are Looking For

The Post-Award Research Administrator serves as a key resource within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), advancing the University's research mission by providing expert guidance and strategic support to departmental Business Offices responsible for the day-to-day administration of sponsored programs. This position plays a critical role in promoting compliance, consistency, and operational excellence throughout the post-award lifecycle, while fostering collaborative partnerships that strengthen research administration across campus.

This position is eligible for remote work.

An Associate's degree and four years of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience are preferred.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide expert guidance and support to departmental Business Offices in the administration of sponsored projects, ensuring adherence to university policies, sponsor requirements, and federal regulations
• Lead comprehensive award kick-off meetings to ensure Business Offices and Principal Investigators understand project terms and conditions, budget parameters, and compliance expectations
• Advise and assist Business Offices with post-award actions such as no-cost extensions, carry forward requests, and budget revision requests
• Serve as a subject matter expert in interpreting complex or unusual issues related to sponsored program administration, offering guidance and solutions that promote best practices and consistency
• Conduct high-level portfolio monitoring, with an emphasis on proactive oversight near project end dates to facilitate timely and accurate closeout activities
• Collaborate with Central Finance, Assurance, and other campus partners to support research administration compliance at the University
• Collaborate with campus training partners to develop and deliver targeted sessions on post-award administration topics, such as financial management and compliance, to promote consistency and build confidence across units
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $51,569.56 - $85,089.77.

About Us

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory affirmative action/equal opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.