Pre-Award Research Administrator: Grants & Compliance Lead

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Faculty benefits

Fitness center membership

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Research Administrator, Pre-Award in the Office of Sponsored Projects to support faculty in securing and managing sponsored funding for research and related activities.

The role emphasizes ensuring accountability for public funds and serving as a primary contact with federal agencies, foundations, and other partners. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience required.
• Related Experience: Administration or research compliance or a related field

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with seeking and managing sponsored funding for research, service projects, and other creative activities.
• Ensure programmatic and fiscal accountability for stewardship of public funds.
• Serve as a point of contact between the University and federal agencies, foundations, private industry, state, and local agencies.
• Assist faculty with proposal review and processing of Requests for Proposals (RFP) to determine sponsor regulatory requirements, proposal submission methods, certifications and terms.

Skills

Administration

Proposal review

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Research Administrator, Pre-Award in the Office of Sponsored Projects to support faculty in securing and managing sponsored funding for research and related activities.

The role emphasizes ensuring accountability for public funds and serving as a primary contact with federal agencies, foundations, and other partners. Occasional travel may be required.