Senior Research Administration Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Certification pay eligibility

Job summary

The Senior Research Administration Associate at Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases (CAND) serves as the primary administrative resource, overseeing pre- and post-award grant activities and center operations from the Duncan Neurological Research Institute.

This role supports the CAND director, participates in strategic initiatives, and leverages experience with NIH funding mechanisms to advise faculty on funding opportunities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Certified Research Administrator certification through RACC may substitute for the degree.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review/approve grant applications and certify data in the electronic BRAIN system.
• Lead process improvement for pre/post award management.
• Advise faculty on funding opportunities, eligibility, and complex submissions.
• Prepare internal/external grant and subcontract submissions.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.
• Serve as grants liaison for BCM, other institutions, and funding agencies.
• Provide grant program and financial oversight related to sponsored research.
• Prepare monthly expense reports for active grants and affiliate funds.
• Review & process contracts; Concur expense management.
• Manage calendar, meetings, and appointments for the CAND director.
• Plan CAND Seminar & Symposia; participate in special projects.

Skills

Grant administration

Pre/post award experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

RACC certification available

Tools

BRAIN system

Job description

Job Title: Senior Research Administration Associate Division: Neurology Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX Salary Range: $79,092 - $93,049 FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Senior Research Administration Associate will serve as the primary administrative resource for the Baylor Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases (CAND), contributing to Baylor College of Medicine's strategic initiatives in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through oversight of pre- and post-award grant activities, center operations, special programs, and support for the CAND director. The position will be physically based at the Duncan Neurological Research Institute.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

Sponsored Research Administration & Grants Management (Pre-Award/Post-Award)

• Review/approve grant applications and certify data in the electronic Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network (BRAIN)
• Lead process improvement for pre/post award management
• Advise faculty on funding opportunities, eligibility, and complex submissions
• Prepare internal/external grant and subcontract submissions
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines
• Serve as grants liaison for BCM, other institutions, and funding agencies

Financial & Operational Research Support

• Provide CAND operational support Provide grant program and financial oversight related to sponsored research
• Provide grant program and financial oversight related to sponsored research
• Prepare monthly expense reports for active grants and affiliate funds
• Review & process contracts Concur expense management

Other Job-Related Duties / Special Projects

• Manage calendar, meetings, appointments for CAND director
• Special Projects, including CAND Seminar & Symposia Planning
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with National Institutes of Health funding mechanisms and policies is essential, preferably ranging from fellowships to complex multi-component / multi-institutional grants (e.g., P30, U01, and similar).

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.