Office of Research- Research Administrator

Research Administrator – Office of Research

Are you passionate about supporting innovative research and helping investigators secure and manage funding that drives discovery? The Office of Research is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Research Administrator to provide expertise in proposal development, budget preparation, award management, financial oversight, and compliance throughout the sponsored project lifecycle. If you are excited to make a meaningful impact, build strong partnerships, and support a thriving research enterprise, we encourage you to apply today!

As a Research Administrator within the Office of Research, you will provide comprehensive pre‑award and post‑award support for sponsored projects funded by federal, state, local, private, and institutional sponsors. You will review and interpret funding opportunity announcements, sponsor guidelines, and award terms to support proposal development, budget preparation, proposal submission, and award administration. You will apply your knowledge of sponsored research regulations, grant and contract budgeting, cost principles, indirect cost and fringe benefit rates, cost‑sharing requirements, effort reporting, and sponsor‑specific compliance requirements to ensure proposals and awards are administered in accordance with institutional policies and sponsor expectations.

You will monitor and manage post‑award financial activities, including budget forecasting, expenditure review, account reconciliation, labor projections, and financial reporting to ensure compliance and effective stewardship of sponsored funds. Working closely with principal investigators, departmental staff, and university offices, you will analyze financial and administrative information, identify and resolve issues, prepare reports, and provide guidance on financial, administrative, and compliance matters through project completion.

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess strong experience in research administration, sponsored programs, grants management, and financial oversight. Success requires knowledge of proposal development, award administration, budgeting, financial analysis, compliance requirements, sponsor regulations, and post‑award management.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics, or related field and 2 years professional fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and is a term‑funded, full‑time, non‑exempt staff position. The salary will be based on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, and is commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

Application review will begin on June 17, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patrick Sullivan at pjsulllivan.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction; applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check, and any offer of employment is contingent on the completion of that check.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.