Research Administrator I-3 (Pre-Award)

University of Houston, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

Research Administrator I-3 (Pre-Award) - (STA014205) Research Administrator 2 - (Pre-Award) 
Organization
: H0282 Office of Contracts & Grants 

Description

 

Performs the more complex pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private profit and private non-profit grants and contracts awarded to the University of Houston. Serves as team leader for research administration team for assigned college units.
Job Duties

  • Reviews and submits proposals to external funding sources; initiates the creation of cost centers according to awarded project terms and conditions and modifies cost centers according to revised award notices.
  • Provides guidance and expertise to faculty, department administrators and university executives on a wide variety of grants and contracts issues.
  • Responsible for customer problem review and resolution for research administration team.
  • Develops and implements internal operating procedures for assigned team; coordinates the work activities of assigned team and provides work direction as needed.
  • Maintains web based proposal submission and research administration using electronic research administration systems.
  • Negotiates the terms and conditions of grants and sub-recipient awards with potential sponsors and awardees and reviews contracts in conjunction with the Research Contracts Officer.
  • Researches sponsor's financial and administrative regulations applicable to funded projects.
  • Evaluates expenditure reallocation documents according to federal, state and university guidelines for allowability, appropriateness and timeliness.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    • EEO/AA

     

    Qualifications

     

    Research Administrator I: Bachelor's and 1 year of experience. 
    Research Administrator II: Bachelors and 3 years of experience
    Research Administrator III: Bachelor's and 5 years of experience 

    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
    Additional Job Posting Information: 
    - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. 
    - Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

     
    Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Apr 17, 2024, 4:46:52 PM

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