Senior Research Admin & Grants Oversight Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced administrator to manage pre- and post-award activities for large, complex studies within the Bursky School of Public Health.

You will oversee research administration, budgeting, payroll, and operations for faculty portfolios in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong accounting and grants experience, with supervision of staff and collaboration with Principal Investigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees post-award research administration for the School of Public Health and proposes improvements.
• Monitors, analyzes, and prepares financial reports for faculty portfolios.
• Supervises and trains staff in grant and contract proposal submission and post-award activities.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies in research activities.
• Maintains personnel records and oversees scheduling and evaluations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced administrator to manage pre- and post-award activities for large, complex studies within the Bursky School of Public Health.

You will oversee research administration, budgeting, payroll, and operations for faculty portfolios in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong accounting and grants experience, with supervision of staff and collaboration with Principal Investigators.