Senior Grants & Research Administration Lead

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration is seeking a Sr. Grant Administrator to independently review sponsored proposal applications, negotiate awards, and provide institutional-level research administration services across departments and campuses.

The role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and extramural agencies to ensure compliant, timely submissions and accurate award setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant/related experience in research administration.
• Experience in pre-award research administration, including proposal review and submission.
• Strong knowledge of sponsor policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, negotiates, and submits proposals and awards per requirements.
• Mentors, supervises, and trains junior grant administration staff.
• Communicates with extramural agencies on proposal and grant matters.
• Tracks grant applications and follows up with funding agencies.
• Provides guidance on sponsor policies and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Organization

Deadline management

Contract analytics

Proposal submission systems

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Priority monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Huron Research Suite

Grants.gov

eRA Commons

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration is seeking a Sr. Grant Administrator to independently review sponsored proposal applications, negotiate awards, and provide institutional-level research administration services across departments and campuses.

The role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and extramural agencies to ensure compliant, timely submissions and accurate award setup.