Research Grants & Budget Coordinator

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a detail‑oriented Fiscal Assistant III to support the Alpha-1 Research Program within the Department of Medicine. You will gather financial data from grants and budgets, prepare budgets, and coordinate between sponsors, collaborators, and University staff to ensure compliance and timely processing of invoices and payments.

You will monitor expenditures, generate monthly and quarterly reports, advise leadership on budget planning, and assist with proposal submissions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of general accounts transaction experience required; substitutions allowed with college work or vocational training.
• Experience with university financial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and compile financial and budget data from grants, contracts, clinical trials, and research projects.
• Prepare and monitor research budgets and sponsored project accounts.
• Assist with development and submission of grant proposals and fiscal documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures, account balances, sponsor payments, and budget variances.

Skills

Financial analysis

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five years of accounts transaction experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

myUF Marketplace

UFGO

Job description

University of Florida seeks a detail‑oriented Fiscal Assistant III to support the Alpha-1 Research Program within the Department of Medicine. You will gather financial data from grants and budgets, prepare budgets, and coordinate between sponsors, collaborators, and University staff to ensure compliance and timely processing of invoices and payments.

You will monitor expenditures, generate monthly and quarterly reports, advise leadership on budget planning, and assist with proposal submissions