Senior Contracts & Grants Officer – Research Administration

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 3 to independently negotiate research contracts and provide institution‑level sponsored research administration services across multiple departments. You will guide faculty, interpret federal and University requirements, draft subcontracts, and train staff to ensure compliant, efficient project management.

Candidates should have 4+ years of contracting experience in clinical research and related agreements, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential preferred but not required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant contracting experience, including sponsored research and outbound subaward experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate terms for research contracts compliant with University policies.
• Provide guidance and advice on sponsored research administration to faculty and staff.
• Mentor and train Contracts and Grants Officers and departmental staff.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking an ORA Contracts and Grants Officer 3 to independently negotiate research contracts and provide institution‑level sponsored research administration services across multiple departments. You will guide faculty, interpret federal and University requirements, draft subcontracts, and train staff to ensure compliant, efficient project management.

Candidates should have 4+ years of contracting experience in clinical research and related agreements, strong