Research Administrator I

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Research Administrator I to manage grant administration for K and CTS Pilot programs. This role involves overseeing pre- and post-award processes, serving as a program contact, and providing administrative support. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong communication skills, as well as knowledge of NIH policies and experience with project planning. A commitment to equal employment opportunity is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of NIH and University of Florida grant policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in project planning, organization, and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full spectrum of grant administration for the K and CTS Pilot programs.
• Manage pre- and post-award management for grant applications.
• Serve as program point of contact and advise on committees.
• Provide administrative support including data entry and compliance tracking.

Skills

Knowledge of NIH and University of Florida grant policies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collect, analyze, evaluate, and report research data

Project planning and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress website maintenance

Job description

Research Administrator I

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Work Type: Full Time

Expected Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Job Description

Responsible for the full spectrum of grant administration for the K and CTS Pilot programs at the University of Florida, including:

• Pre‑ and post‑award management: develop annual requests for applications (RFAs), application instructions, dissemination timelines, FAQs, and reviewer coordination; disseminate notices of award (NOAs) and non‑award notices; manage compliance with institutional and federal guidelines; track expenditures; gather and submit required NIH documents (prior approval, progress reports, clinical trial submissions).
• Program administration: serve as program point of contact; advise on tri‑wide directors (TWD) committees; coordinate seminar series, mock study sections, and pilot workshops; maintain program webpages, library listings, and Public‑Facing communication.
• Collaboration with CTSI Communications, data analysis, and R‑Connect teams to support pilot applicants, develop metrics, and maintain pilot program materials.
• Administrative support for the Research Administration team: data entry, document preparation, and compliance tracking as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of NIH and University of Florida grant policies, Microsoft Office, and WordPress website maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collect, analyze, evaluate, and report research data.
• Experience in project planning, organization, and independent work.

Health Assessment Required

No.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.