Senior Pre-Award Research Administrator

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Research Administration PC4 X to oversee pre-award activities, assist PIs with sponsored proposals, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

You will partner with SPA’s Research Administrators to interpret regulations, develop training programs, mentor staff, and manage complex financial accounts and transactions within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and policy requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable federal/state/local regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and follow through with minimal direction.
• Strong organization and communication skills with customer service focus.
• Accounting and budgeting skills for managing complex financial accounts.
• Ability to manage a significant volume of transactions.
• Desirable: knowledge of compliance related to human/animal subjects in research.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-award sponsored research activities for proposal submissions.
• Assist principal investigators with sponsored proposals and award administration.
• Partner with SPA’s Research Administrators to interpret sponsor regulations and University policies.
• Deliver and lead training initiatives and onboarding for PIs.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee special projects and procedure development activities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The University of Vermont is seeking a Research Administration PC4 X to oversee pre-award activities, assist PIs with sponsored proposals, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

You will partner with SPA’s Research Administrators to interpret regulations, develop training programs, mentor staff, and manage complex financial accounts and transactions within a hybrid work arrangement.