Remote Research Administrator II: Budget and Projects

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Rice University seeks a Research Administrator II to independently manage the administrative and financial aspects of sponsored projects within the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing Research Administration team.

The role focuses on large, complex multi-party awards, requiring disciplined planning, forecasting, risk identification, and stakeholder coordination. Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, you will develop budgets, monitor compliance, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related experience in research administration, grants management, financial administration, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and financial components of sponsored projects.
• Develop and review proposal budgets and budget justifications.
• Coordinate award setup, financial activity, and compliance monitoring.
• Provide PI guidance on financial health and progress reporting.
• Coordinate subaward statements, budgets, and approvals.
• Maintain complete project documentation and records.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Sponsor‑project administration

Compliance

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cayuse

Oracle

Job description

Rice University seeks a Research Administrator II to independently manage the administrative and financial aspects of sponsored projects within the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing Research Administration team.

The role focuses on large, complex multi-party awards, requiring disciplined planning, forecasting, risk identification, and stakeholder coordination. Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, you will develop budgets, monitor compliance, and provide