Research Grants & Compliance Coordinator

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran's Preference Eligible

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Research Administration Assistant on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role supports proposal development, post-award activities, budgeting, and liaison work with faculty and sponsors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and strong communication skills. Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday and the Microsoft Office suite is preferred. This is a time-limited staff position with end date-based application deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to support proposal development, review, and submission.
• Familiarity with post-award activities including budget monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of sponsor regulations and university procedures is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for proposal development, review, and submission.
• Assist with post-award activities including budget monitoring, reporting, and payroll distribution.
• Track effort commitments, monitor project expenses, and ensure sponsor compliance.
• Serve as liaison between faculty, staff, central administration, and sponsors.
• Maintain current knowledge of research compliance, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Independent work with judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Research Administration Assistant on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role supports proposal development, post-award activities, budgeting, and liaison work with faculty and sponsors.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and strong communication skills. Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday and the Microsoft Office suite is preferred. This is a time-limited staff position with end date-based application deadlines.