Post-Award Research Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous time off

Tuition remission

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Post-Award Research Administrator to support the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. This role drives compliance and operational excellence in post-award administration, partnering with departmental offices and campus teams.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree with 3 years of relevant experience (Bachelor's with 5 years preferred) and must be authorized to work in the United States full-time. Remote work is eligible.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of one another.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to departmental Business Offices in administration of sponsored projects.
• Lead award kick-off meetings to clarify terms, budgets, and compliance expectations.
• Advise Business Offices on post-award actions like no-cost extensions and budget revisions.
• Interpret complex issues in sponsored program administration and offer solutions.
• Conduct high-level portfolio monitoring with emphasis near project end dates for closeout.

Skills

Post-award administration

Sponsored programs guidance

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Portfolio monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Post-Award Research Administrator who 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 three years of relevant work experience are required. A 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.

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 $70,000 - $77,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61,883.50 - $102,107.70.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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