Research Grants & Contracts Administrator II/III

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CRA certification

Tuition support via UF Employee Ed. Pr

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a Research Administrator II/III on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). The role supports proposal development, reviews, and submissions, and oversees post-award activities including budgets, reporting, and payroll distribution.

You will liaise with faculty and sponsors, stay current on research compliance, and contribute to process improvements. Opportunities include CRA certification and career growth within research administration.

Qualifications

• Level II requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of grant and contract administration experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Level III requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of grant and contract administration experience, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proposal development

Sponsor regulations

2 CFR 200 familiarity

PeopleSoft/Workday

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Florida seeks a Research Administrator II/III on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). The role supports proposal development, reviews, and submissions, and oversees post-award activities including budgets, reporting, and payroll distribution.

You will liaise with faculty and sponsors, stay current on research compliance, and contribute to process improvements. Opportunities include CRA certification and career growth within research administration.