Research Administrator II

Classification Title:

Research Administrator II

Job Description:

As a Research Administrator II, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks spanning the entire lifecycle of research projects, from grant opportunity identification to proposal submission, award management, and compliance oversight. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Grant Preparation/Submission:
- Develop and implement procedures for efficient grant proposal preparation and submission.
- Coordinate with faculty to compile proposal documents, ensuring adherence to administrative, budgetary, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of proposal content, advising on formatting, language, and alignment with sponsor guidelines.
- Prepare and submit proposals through electronic systems, facilitating a timely and effective submission process.

Grant Opportunity Management:
- Proactively identify potential funding sources aligned with faculty research interests.
- Provide identified opportunities to appropriate faculty members.
- Prepare budgets and justifications for applications and RFP responses.

Grant Management:
- Coordinate reports for internal and external requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies, such as the IRB and Animal Care.
- Manage subawards and modifications, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Assist in the transfer of project awards to and from the university.
- Maintain up-to-date records and manage documentation for audits and reviews.

Principal Investigator (PI) Training:
- Develop and deliver training sessions for PIs on research administration policies, procedures, and resources.
- Create and update training materials to reflect changes in regulations and best practices.

Expected Salary:
Salary range $62,000.00 - $72,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Grant proposal experience with knowledge of federal sponsors and their systems. Particularly NSF-Fastlane and Grants.gov.

Familiarity with myUFL, myinvestiGator, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and UFIRST.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, especially as they relate to grant proposals and appropriate activities.

Strong customer service skills, especially when faced with an unfamiliar question or problem.

Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to work independently and utilize problem-solving techniques.

Detail oriented and strong familiarity with UF accounting principles and cost accounting standards.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments and multi-task when needed.

Demonstrated commitment to:

Transparency through open and honest communication
Continuous improvement by communicating struggles and streamlining processes.
Teamwork by supporting the knowledge and ideas of others.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 27 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time