Research Administration Manager — Flexible & Remote

SRA International; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,100 - 83,556; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative community

Remote work options

Job summary

A public research institution is seeking a Departmental Research Administration Manager to oversee a team responsible for financial management of grants and contracts. The role includes supervising, training, and resolving complex issues. Candidates should have 3+ years in research administration, ideally in higher education, and possess a BA/BS or higher degree. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and limited remote work options based in downtown Portland.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in research administration.
• Supervisory experience in a higher education environment.
• Ability to resolve complex issues related to sponsored projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Departmental Research Administrators.
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract obligations.
• Provide financial and budget administration support.

Skills

Financial administration

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Training

Compliance knowledge

Education

BA/BS in a relevant field

Master’s or advanced degree

Job description

Departmental Research Administration Manager

Overview

Portland State University is looking to hire a Departmental Research Administration Manager in the office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the centralized administrative unit responsible for the oversight and management of external funding received in the form of grants and contracts for research and other scholarly activity.

The DRA Manager leads a team of Departmental Research Administrators responsible for providing financial and budget administration support to Principal Investigators of sponsored projects. In addition to supervising, training, and mentoring DRAs and managing the team’s workload, the DRA Manager resolves complex issues escalated from team members and works to ensure the fulfillment of post-award obligations, compliance and commitments. The DRA Manager serves as a member of the expanded SPA leadership team responsible for providing consistent levels of training and support to SPA staff.

This position requires a BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience; a Master’s or other advanced degree in a related or relevant field may substitute for years of related experience. The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $65,100 and $83,556, depending upon qualifications and experience.

This position is based at Portland State University’s vibrant urban campus in downtown Portland, where you’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative community. We offer flexible scheduling options and, when operational needs allow, the possibility of limited remote work (typically up to one day per week) under an approved remote work agreement in line with University policy.

An ideal candidate would have experience in sponsored projects administration at an institution of higher education as well as supervisory experience.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.