Remote Senior Research Administrator – Grants & Budgets Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Transit Pass

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a senior research administration leader to manage pre- and post-award activities, oversee budgeting, payroll, procurement, and personnel management for a large division.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and significant grants administration experience. Applicants should expect remote work options within the US, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience in research administration or similar field.
• Experience managing budgets and payroll for large divisions/units.
• Grant and contract proposal submission experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the department’s research administration.
• Identifies areas needing improvement and suggests solutions for senior leadership.
• Monitors and reports division budgets; maintains payroll and procurement processes.
• Supervises and trains staff in submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Oversees post-award activities for research projects as needed.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Grants administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a senior research administration leader to manage pre- and post-award activities, oversee budgeting, payroll, procurement, and personnel management for a large division.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and significant grants administration experience. Applicants should expect remote work options within the US, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement.