Unit Research Admin

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan options

Tuition programs

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of South Florida seeks a Unit Research Administrator (Contract Analyst) to negotiate clinical research agreements and amendments with external sponsors, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws. The role partners with General Counsel, Technology Transfer, and Sponsored Research, engaging with study teams and stakeholders across the university.

Responsibilities include collaboration on reviews, accurate database updates, monthly reports, and performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional administrative experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; related experience may substitute for education.
• Degree equivalency clause allows substitution of work experience for education requirements as per SB 1310.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates agreements with external sponsors and amendments for new and active studies.
• Collaborates with University departments on internal review and processing of agreements.
• Accurately updates databases, stores applicable documents, and assists with monthly reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional administrative experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

The Unit Research Administrator (Contract Analyst) will work in a professional capacity to negotiate clinical research agreements and subsequent amendments with external sponsors and entities. The URA will be responsible for partnering with the University’s Office of General Counsel, the Technology Transfer Office and Sponsored Research, to ensure clinical trial agreements are compliant with institutional policies and procedures, as well as federal, state and local laws. Additionally, this position will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to, study teams, budget analysts, fiscal administrators, and affiliate institutions.

The Unit Research Administrator (Contract Analyst) will work in a professional capacity to negotiate clinical research agreements and subsequent amendments with external sponsors and entities. The URA will be responsible for partnering with the University’s Office of General Counsel, the Technology Transfer Office and Sponsored Research, to ensure clinical trial agreements are compliant with institutional policies and procedures, as well as federal, state and local laws. Additionally, this position will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to, study teams, budget analysts, fiscal administrators, and affiliate institutions.

Responsibilities

• Working in a professional capacity with external sponsors and entities to negotiate agreements for new clinical research and amendments for active studies.
• Collaborating with University departments on the internal review and processing of agreements and amendments.
• Accurately updating databases, storing applicable documents, and assisting with the generation of monthly reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis

Additional Information for Applicants:

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.