Senior Contract & Grant Admin Lead – Research Programs

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma’s Office of Research Services seeks a Contract/Grant Admin Lead to support complex sponsored projects. You will supervise pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, work with Principal Investigators and central research administration teams, and lead proposal development and negotiations.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with sponsor rules, interpreting solicitations, and serving as a subject-matter expert and mentor in research administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 48 months of sponsored program administration experience or equivalent in higher education.
• CRA or CRA-eligible certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, preparation and submission of routine and complex proposals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor requirements.
• Provide guidance to faculty and departments on research administration processes.
• Mentor staff and possibly act in lead or supervisory capacity including signatory authority.

Skills

Budget development

Proposal development

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Oklahoma’s Office of Research Services seeks a Contract/Grant Admin Lead to support complex sponsored projects. You will supervise pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, work with Principal Investigators and central research administration teams, and lead proposal development and negotiations.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with sponsor rules, interpreting solicitations, and serving as a subject-matter expert and mentor in research administration