Research Administrator
Core
Manage the full lifecycle of sponsored research projects, from proposal preparation and submission to contract negotiation, compliance, and closeout.
Role type
Senior Research Administrator
Builds
Research proposals, contracts, subawards, and compliant project accounts
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Proposal development, contract negotiation, compliance monitoring, subaward management, financial reporting, regulatory knowledge, system administration, stakeholder education
Preferred skills
CRA certification, Federal Uniform Guidance knowledge, budgeting/accounting expertise, research system proficiency
Technologies
Kuali Research, sponsor web portals, government submission systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate internal approvals and submit research proposals; represent the university in contract negotiations with sponsors; ensure compliance with federal regulations and university policies; manage subawards and flow-down terms; support audits and submit closeout documents; educate faculty and staff on research administration procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC