Strategic Post-Award Research Administrator

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and observed holidays

Life and accidental death and disability insurance

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Family Concierge Team support for childcare needs

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Post-Award Management Specialist to oversee sponsored research portfolios and collaborate with various stakeholders including principal investigators and finance partners. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing award agreements, reconciling budgets, validating compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The university offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in university sponsored projects administration, post/pre-award management, or research administration.
• Successful background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored research portfolios and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Review executed award agreements for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile sponsor-approved budgets with awarded funding.
• Validate compliance determinations and approvals.
• Establish and validate award data in the eRA system.
• Resolve data discrepancies to ensure operational readiness.
• Serve as primary contact for award setup status and requirements.
• Maintain accurate award records and generate reports.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures.

Skills

University sponsored projects administration

Post/pre-award management

Research administration

Familiarity with federal sponsor regulations

Knowledge of project lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Huron Research Suite

Cayuse

InfoEd

Kuali Research

Oracle

Workday

PeopleSoft

Banner

SAP

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Post-Award Management Specialist to oversee sponsored research portfolios and collaborate with various stakeholders including principal investigators and finance partners. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing award agreements, reconciling budgets, validating compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The university offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.