Junior Research Administrator (R26-40) *Hybrid*

About the role

The Junior Research Administrator (JRA) supports the entire lifecycle of sponsored awards, collaborating with faculty and campus stakeholders to manage award processes and ensure compliance with various regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and initiate proposals and award documents for submission on behalf of the University.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements by interpreting guidelines, preparing award setups and modifications, and coordinating submissions through internal systems and sponsor portals.
• Support pre-award activities including budget revisions, scope changes, no-cost extensions, and subaward initiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient administration across the award lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to faculty and departmental staff to ensure effective stewardship of sponsored funding.
• Deliver responsive support on pre-award and non-financial post-award inquiries while applying University, Research Foundation, and sponsor policies to award setup and management.
• Collaborate with post-award teams, assist with timely technical reporting, and support award closeout activities.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute to process improvements and SOP development, and collaborate with internal partners to deliver high-quality service across the award lifecycle.
• Maintain tracking of assigned work and perform additional duties as needed.
• Provide assistance to the Associate Director for Account Establishment and Management, the Assistant Director for Proposals Management, and the Director of Pre-Award Services as required.
• Participate in the University's Division for Research & Economic Development programs and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and 2 years of professional experience in an administrative position; OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of professional experience in an administrative position; OR High School diploma and 6 years of professional experience in an administrative position.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using online business systems, such as Oracle.
• Must be self-directed, possess good judgment and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituency and be customer service oriented.
• Demonstrated customer service and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and 2 years of professional experience in an administrative position; OR Associate's degree plus 4 years of professional experience in an administrative position; OR High School diploma and 6 years of professional experience in an administrative position.
• Preferred qualifications: Professional experience in higher education, research, contract administration or a related field; Knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research; Designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA).

Skills

• Knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituency and be customer service oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 (DOE)
• Additional Information: Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 (DOE)

Pay

• Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 (DOE)

Schedule

• Not specified