Senior Research Admin: Closeout & Subaward Specialist

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi seeks a detail-oriented administrator to manage sponsored project closeout, reporting and subaward activities. You will track final reports, coordinate with principal investigators, and prepare final property, equipment and invention reports as part of award closeout.

You will also handle subrecipient invoices and certification documentation. Experience with sponsored programs and strong organizational skills are essential; CRA or CRA preference noted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sponsored programs administration and applicable regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Effective written and verbal communication with faculty, sponsors and staff.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and electronic research admin systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities in award administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrative liaison for sponsored project award closeout activities and final reports.
• Maintain tracking system for final reports, deadlines, no-cost extensions and receipts.
• Communicate with Principal Investigators about final reporting obligations.
• Assist with preparation and submission of final property, equipment and invention reports.
• Review and process subrecipient invoices for outgoing subaward agreements.
• Prepare and coordinate Certification of Payment documents with approvals.
• Maintain detailed records of subrecipient invoices and payments.
• Provide backup for incoming awards and subawards processing and amendments.
• Address inquiries from investigators, departments, sponsors and external organizations.

Skills

Sponsored programs

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Spreadsheet skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi seeks a detail-oriented administrator to manage sponsored project closeout, reporting and subaward activities. You will track final reports, coordinate with principal investigators, and prepare final property, equipment and invention reports as part of award closeout.

You will also handle subrecipient invoices and certification documentation. Experience with sponsored programs and strong organizational skills are essential; CRA or CRA preference noted.