Senior Post Award Research Administrator

Senior Post Award Research Administrator

The CHSS Senior Post Award Research Administrator provides post award research administration services to faculty of several different CHSS departments/centers and oversight of the department's post award research activities. The Senior Post Award Research Administrator uses knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise and analytical skills to support a variety of post award research activities. Activities will include, but is not limited to: award setup review and management;

reconciliation, monitoring and forecasting of award finances; preparing adjustments and corrections; labor allocation processing and direct expenditure processing and approvals; assisting with preparation of financial reports; and ensuring all financial requirements have been met in compliance with university, state, federal and sponsor guidelines. Senior Post Award Research Administrator interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research and ensures adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations.

Anticipated Senior Post Award Research Administrator portfolio of support is expected for approximately $7.5M in research expenditures across approximately 60 externally sponsored awards and ~8 different CHSS departments/centers, and will also monitor and support internally funded research activities as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Award set up for all college assigned awards
• Process award activity for assigned portfolio of grants that require direct post award support
• Award management for all college assigned awards
• Award close out
• Additional research related duties

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience (typically 3 years) in sponsored programs administration in post-award research support or related field
• Demonstrated experience in research financial management, to include allocating effort (labor), processing non-labor expenses on sponsored projects and financial reconciliation
• Strong financial and accounting aptitude required, particularly in financial research administration
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
• Knowledge of policies, processes and offices related to grant/contract post award management
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research administration certification
• Research administration experience in higher education
• Experience with Banner Financial (or similar system) and/or research related software systems

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Senior Post Award Research Administrator at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:
August 21, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:
September 4, 2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes