Grants Administrator Research & Science - College of Nursing, Office Research & Scholarship

Job Title:

Grants Administrator for Research & Science - College of Nursing, Office for Research & Scholarship

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Florida State University College of Nursing

Office for Research & Scholarship (ORS)

Reports directly to the Assistant Director for the College of Nursing (CON) Office of Research. Will support the college’s research team, but will be primarily responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the administration of contract/grant activity for an assigned portfolio. Processes and provides guidance on sponsored project HR, Purchasing and Travel transactions. Responsible for oversight of the post-award contract/grant activities.

Responsible for developing and preparing financial reports, tracking salary commitments, identifying and resolving funding and compliance issues, coordinating close-outs; documents organization and storage. Advises and assists faculty, staff, and principal investigators in all areas of contracts/grant pre-award activities.

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to eight years.

This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

The preferred candidate will have experience in research administration, grants and contracts management, financial reporting, and sponsored project compliance, preferably within a higher education or a research institution. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage pre-award and post-award activities, including preparing and reviewing grant proposals, developing budgets, tracking salary commitments, reconciling financial data, monitoring expenditures, resolving funding discrepancies, and coordinating project closeouts.

Familiarity with federal, state, and private funding sources, including National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines and other sponsor requirements, is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, sponsor regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate and timely submissions and reporting. Experience developing financial reports, analyzing project spending, projecting salary allocations, identifying funding opportunities, and supporting strategic planning initiatives is highly desirable.

Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in developing administrative procedures, establishing departmental deadlines, maintaining organized documentation, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the position requires collaboration with faculty, principal investigators, departmental leadership, funding agencies, the Research Foundation, and other sponsored research stakeholders. The ability to build effective working relationships, provide guidance on sponsored project administration, and support staff through training and mentoring is also preferred.

A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of postsecondary education and experience. Familiarity with financial management systems, budgeting practices, contract administration, and applicable computer applications is highly desirable.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and…