Senior Research Administrator: Pre/Post‑Award Leader

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta seeks a Senior Research Administrator to provide advanced, independent leadership across complex pre- and post-award sponsored research activities, managing high-risk, high-dollar awards and proposals.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert on sponsor requirements, mentor staff, forecast budgets, ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance, and collaborate with PIs and central offices to drive successful, auditable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in sponsored research administration in academic, medical, or research settings.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (NIH, NSF, OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced post-award oversight of complex, multi-PI awards and portfolio.
• Oversee cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance.
• Forecast burn-rate, conduct scenario planning, and mitigate deficits.
• Manage subrecipient monitoring, cost transfers, and audit inquiries.
• Support pre-award activities for high-value proposals and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and develop SOPs and training materials.

Skills

Sponsored research administration

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta seeks a Senior Research Administrator to provide advanced, independent leadership across complex pre- and post-award sponsored research activities, managing high-risk, high-dollar awards and proposals.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert on sponsor requirements, mentor staff, forecast budgets, ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance, and collaborate with PIs and central offices to drive successful, auditable outcomes.