Senior Research Administrator: Pre- & Post-Award Grants

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida's Department of Medicine seeks a Research Administrator III to support faculty and research teams in proposal development, pre-award activities, and post-award financial management for complex funded projects.

The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor regulations, coordination with central offices, and proactive problem solving to ensure efficient grant administration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in grant and contract administration, with strong attention to detail and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Development and Pre-Award Support: develop and submit complex proposals for federal, state, and private funding agencies; provide training and resources on proposal preparation and submission processes.
• Post-Award Management and Compliance: manage grant/contract awards, review terms, coordinate with central offices, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: analyze project expenses, project cost projections, and ensure accurate invoicing and reporting to sponsors.
• Liaison and Communication: serve as primary contact for faculty and staff, coordinate with offices and sponsors, and maintain relationships across campus.
• Assist with internal and external audits of sponsored projects, and participate in committees and professional development to improve processes.

Skills

Grant administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft (MyUFL)

Workday

UFIRST

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Florida's Department of Medicine seeks a Research Administrator III to support faculty and research teams in proposal development, pre-award activities, and post-award financial management for complex funded projects.

The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor regulations, coordination with central offices, and proactive problem solving to ensure efficient grant administration and reporting.