Research Administrator, Pre-Award II - School of Medicine - Pediatrics Research Administration [...]

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Research Administrator to manage pre-award activities for grants and contracts. This role involves collaborating with faculty to ensure grant proposals meet university and agency guidelines, developing budgets, and facilitating the proposal routing process. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in grants management, along with proficiency in MS Office. This position offers flexibility with the opportunity to work from home while requiring occasional on-site presence at the university. If you are passionate about supporting research initiatives, this role is a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in grants and contracts management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite for proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for grants and contracts.
• Assist PIs in developing and submitting proposals.
• Review budgets for compliance with sponsor regulations.

Skills

Grants Management

Contract Administration

Budget Development

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Research Administrator, Pre-Award II - School of Medicine - Pediatrics Research Administration Services

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and federal regulations related to research grants and contracts.
2. Assist departmental faculty/Principal Investigators (PIs) in developing, preparing, and submitting grant and contract proposals.
3. Ensure all applications meet agency and university guidelines, deadlines, and manage the Just-In-Time process.
4. Enter and route proposals for review in a timely manner.
5. Coordinate with PIs and collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents.
6. Assist PIs in developing budgets and budget justifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency with sponsor requirements.
7. Review budgets for compliance with sponsor and university regulations, including overhead rates.
8. Advise PIs on administrative requirements, budget adjustments, and revisions.
9. Review proposal elements (biosketches, facilities & resources) for accuracy and completeness.
10. Ensure proposals adhere to sponsor guidelines on budget, format, and page limits.
11. Monitor and facilitate the proposal routing process, obtaining signatures as needed.
12. Track proposal status and advise PIs on research protection protocols and deadlines.
13. Collaborate effectively with other offices involved in research proposals.
14. Perform related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant grants and contracts experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Note: The role offers the opportunity to work from home regularly but requires ability to commute to Emory University as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The university complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.