Senior Grants & Research Administration Specialist

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Research Administrator III to support the Department of Medicine in pre- and post-award grants, proposal development, and financial management. You will work with faculty and administration to ensure compliant and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of grant administration experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Collaboration with PIs and central offices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in grant and contract administration or equivalent.
• Experience with pre- and post-award grants management.
• Knowledge of sponsor regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200).

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit complex proposals for federal, state, and private sponsors.
• Provide post-award financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Monitor expenditures and process reports to sponsors and department.
• Collaborate with PIs, department administrators, and central offices to resolve issues.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical & problem solving

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft/MyUFL

Workday

UFIRST

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a Research Administrator III to support the Department of Medicine in pre- and post-award grants, proposal development, and financial management. You will work with faculty and administration to ensure compliant and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of grant administration experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Collaboration with PIs and central offices is essential.