Senior Research Administration & Grants Manager

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida on the Main Campus in Gainesville seeks a Research Administration Manager to oversee comprehensive grant and contract administration for a diverse portfolio, including international subawards. The role covers proposal development, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and UF policies, while managing post-award activities.

Responsibilities include financial management, awards monitoring, and coordinating with program leadership to ensure timely reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive research administration for a complex portfolio of awards with international subaward components.
• Manage pre- and post-award activities including budgets, expenditures, cost share, reporting, and compliance.
• Coordinate proposal development, review, submission, and post-submission updates; liaise with DSP, IFAS SPA, and core offices.
• Oversee subaward management, onboarding of subrecipients, and monitoring of invoices and eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, UF, and state regulations; prepare reports and support financial planning.
• Direct two staff, develop budgets, and contribute to strategic planning and HR processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Tools

UFIRST

MyInvestigator

Job description

The University of Florida on the Main Campus in Gainesville seeks a Research Administration Manager to oversee comprehensive grant and contract administration for a diverse portfolio, including international subawards. The role covers proposal development, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and UF policies, while managing post-award activities.

Responsibilities include financial management, awards monitoring, and coordinating with program leadership to ensure timely reporting and