Assistant Project Administrator
Core
Support a Project Administrator in the post-award financial management and compliance oversight of government and private sponsored research projects.
Role type
Assistant Project Administrator (Post-Award Administration)
Builds
Financial reports, billing documents, compliance documentation, and audit support for research grants.
Domain
Higher Education Research Administration / Grant Management
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial analysis, account establishment, budget modification assistance, audit support, accounts receivable management, compliance monitoring, data reporting
Preferred skills
Accounting software experience, Excel proficiency, cost sharing data management
Responsibilities
Review and analyze award documents; establish and validate award accounts; perform fiscal reviews of independent contractor agreements; monitor disbursements and purchase orders for compliance; assist in preparing budget modifications and interim/final billings; maintain accounts receivable and reconcile financial reports; interact with Principal Investigators and sponsoring agencies; monitor regulatory updates for sponsored funds management.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support role