Research Administration Specialist - Remote-Friendly

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a Research Administrator to provide independent support for pre-award and post-award processes, project closeout, and compliance. This role collaborates with faculty, staff, and the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure budgets, grants, and documentation meet requirements.

The position requires a four-year degree in business, finance, or a related field, with MSU Essentials of Research Administration certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• Up to 6 months of related work in research administration.
• Completion of Essentials of Research Administration or equivalent within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic budget development assistance and coordination with subcontractors.
• Provides basic grant development assistance and ensures required documents are complete.
• Coordinates with MSU departments and the Office of Sponsored Programs for budget prep and approvals.
• Manages subcontract and sponsor communications and invoicing.
• Maintains regulatory documentation and project records.
• Reviews budget quarterly with Investigators and assists with forecasting expenses.
• Assists with project account closeout activities and final reports.
• Remains flexible to remote work with required on-site presence two days weekly.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

EBS systems

Job description

Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a Research Administrator to provide independent support for pre-award and post-award processes, project closeout, and compliance. This role collaborates with faculty, staff, and the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure budgets, grants, and documentation meet requirements.

The position requires a four-year degree in business, finance, or a related field, with MSU Essentials of Research Administration certification within one year.