Research Administration Specialist: Grants & Budgets

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Oden Institute, overseeing grant and contract administration from pre-award to post-award. This role requires liaising with university offices, managing budgets, and preparing reports.

In-person work on UT's main campus is required with potential for occasional flexible arrangements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in sponsored project administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant sponsored project experience.
• Experience supporting administrative, financial, or operational functions.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award and Post-award Administration: support proposal development and submission.
• Travel Coordination: arrange travel and reimbursements, logistics.
• Event Coordination: plan meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Procurement: process purchase requests and manage inventory.
• Professional development to stay current with guidelines.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Budgeting

Communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat/Adobe Professional

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Oden Institute, overseeing grant and contract administration from pre-award to post-award. This role requires liaising with university offices, managing budgets, and preparing reports.

In-person work on UT's main campus is required with potential for occasional flexible arrangements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in sponsored project administration,