Lead ContractGrant Administrator

Position Introduction:

The Office of Research Services is seeking a highly skilled Lead Contract/Grant Administrator to independently support complex pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for sponsored grants and contracts. This position partners closely with faculty investigators department administrators sponsors and university offices to develop review and submit competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with federal state sponsor and university requirements. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on research administration proposal development budgeting award management regulatory interpretation and sponsored project compliance while serving as a trusted resource for investigators and departments. Qualified applicants must possess a bachelors degree a preference for a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification and at least four years of sponsored programs research administration or related experience in a higher education or research environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Strong analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills along with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of work independently are essential. Experience in university research administration electronic proposal systems and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree.
• 48 months experience in sponsored program administration or related experience in an academic institution for higher education.

Equivalent/ Substitution: Will accept 48 months of sponsored research experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree for a total of 96 months experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or CRA-eligible

Department Preferences:

• Experience with federal sponsors (NSF NIH DoD NASA DOE)
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)