Unit Lead, Pre-Award Research Administration (Hybrid)

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

University of Vermont seeks a Team Lead for Unit Pre-Award Administration in Burlington, VT. The role leads a customer-focused pre-award team aligned with the Dean's Office to support sponsored project administration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and six years in higher education or related fields, with strong budgeting, communications, and leadership abilities. Hybrid work and a 6-month probation are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with six years in government, non-profit, or higher education.
• Experience in complex research administration, grant and contract proposal submission management.
• Proficiency in budgeting and spreadsheet use.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Unit Pre-Award Administration within the RAO.
• Oversee pre-award proposal submission and post-award communications to sponsors.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes, tools, and procedures.
• Onboard and train central and unit pre-award administrators.
• Serve as liaison on policy and process information for internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level research administration support to the Senior Associate Dean for Research.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

University of Vermont seeks a Team Lead for Unit Pre-Award Administration in Burlington, VT. The role leads a customer-focused pre-award team aligned with the Dean's Office to support sponsored project administration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and six years in higher education or related fields, with strong budgeting, communications, and leadership abilities. Hybrid work and a 6-month probation are included.