Senior Grants & Research Administration Lead

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Administrator to lead grants management within the Grants Management Office. The role covers pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies, and delivering accurate financial management for research portfolios.

The incumbent will work closely with PIs, OGC, and institutional partners to develop budgets, manage proposals, and monitor expenditures throughout the grant lifecycle, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Five (5) years of direct/relevant grants and contracts experience.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities including development, preparation, and submission of grant proposals.
• Handle post-award activities—budgeting, reporting, and compliance for assigned awards.
• Coordinate with PI, OGC, and units to ensure timely, compliant research funding processes.
• Monitor expenditures, cost sharing, and No Cost Extensions; ensure timely financial closeout.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

CRA certification preferred

Job description

Morehouse School of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Administrator to lead grants management within the Grants Management Office. The role covers pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies, and delivering accurate financial management for research portfolios.

The incumbent will work closely with PIs, OGC, and institutional partners to develop budgets, manage proposals, and monitor expenditures throughout the grant lifecycle, contributing to