Research Administration Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for proposal development, review, and submission.
• Aid in post-award activities such as budget monitoring, reporting, and payroll distribution.
• Track effort commitments, monitor project expenses, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, central administration, and funding sponsors.
• Maintain current knowledge of research compliance, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across faculty, staff, and funding agencies.
• Basic knowledge of sponsor regulations, state policies, and university procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and work independently with sound judgment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with federal guidelines, including the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and service excellence.

Special Instructions

To be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with your application. This is a time-limited position. The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment

Required: No

Advertised

21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications Close

04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time