Remote Post-Award Research Administrator

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a Post-Award Administrator to manage financial activities for sponsored awards, ensuring budgets, cost sharing, and reporting align with sponsor terms.

You will work across units with faculty and staff, coordinating award setup, adjustments, and closeout while maintaining compliance with university and federal requirements. The role includes regular interaction with principal investigators and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

• Manages post-award activities within a Research Administration Services unit for grants and contracts across units.
• Reviews, reconciles, and projects award finances, prepares budget adjustments and financial reports.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines, agency regulations, and university policies.
• Sets up award in financial systems and communicates award details to PIs and staff.
• Coordinates payroll adjustments for budgeted positions and reviews effort reports.
• Projects future expenditures and manages budget, reporting, and compliance timelines.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Emory University is seeking a Post-Award Administrator to manage financial activities for sponsored awards, ensuring budgets, cost sharing, and reporting align with sponsor terms.

You will work across units with faculty and staff, coordinating award setup, adjustments, and closeout while maintaining compliance with university and federal requirements. The role includes regular interaction with principal investigators and administrative teams.