Remote Senior Pre-Award Research Administrator

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Remote; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks candidates for Pre-Award and Senior Pre-Award roles to support proposal review, preparation, and submission as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). The PRA and SPRA collaborate with faculty, departments, and sponsors to ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy, managing complex portfolios with attention to detail.

Both positions emphasize guidance, training, and problem resolution, with Senior roles handling higher volume and complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience in research administration.
• Experience interpreting sponsor guidelines and preparing compliant proposals.
• Ability to manage timelines, collaborate with faculty, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review sponsor guidelines and prepare complete, compliant proposal packages by deadlines.
• Analyze budgets for compliance with regulations and review cost justifications.
• Advise on proposal requirements, cost allowability, and pre-award best practices.
• Address compliance requirements (IRB, IACUC, COI) and secure approvals.
• Identify non-standard terms and route for appropriate review; obtain needed approvals.
• Maintain accurate proposal records and coordinate revisions, negotiations, and certifications.
• Serve as Authorized Organizational Representative for signing and submitting proposals.
• Participate in professional development and special initiatives in the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Skills

Proposal development

Budget analysis

Regulatory compliance

AOR responsibilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

eRA systems

Compliance tracking tools

Job description

Colorado State University seeks candidates for Pre-Award and Senior Pre-Award roles to support proposal review, preparation, and submission as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). The PRA and SPRA collaborate with faculty, departments, and sponsors to ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy, managing complex portfolios with attention to detail.

Both positions emphasize guidance, training, and problem resolution, with Senior roles handling higher volume and complexity.