Senior Research Admin Specialist: Grants & Compliance

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for ourfull

Generous time off (holidays, leave,VAC

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Gym membership discounts and wellness

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas is seeking a Research Administrative Services Specialist to assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring research administrative activities. You will administer procedures for government and private research grants and contracts, interpreting and applying regulations to ensure compliance.

You will help manage pre/post award administration, budgeting, and reporting, while guiding Principal Investigators and staff on allowability and allocability of costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; may substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
• 1 year of experience required in sponsored project support and administration.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Database and spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex pre and/or post award administration and coordination.
• Review grants and contracts for special conditions/restrictions and ensure compliance.
• Manage confidential information and staff files, time reports, vacations, and salary actions.
• Create financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at department or school level.
• Assist in close-out of grants and contracts including final financial reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Database skills

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas is seeking a Research Administrative Services Specialist to assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring research administrative activities. You will administer procedures for government and private research grants and contracts, interpreting and applying regulations to ensure compliance.

You will help manage pre/post award administration, budgeting, and reporting, while guiding Principal Investigators and staff on allowability and allocability of costs.