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Research; Pre Award Administrator - College of Pharmacy

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: University of Houston
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research (Pre Award) Administrator - College of Pharmacy

Department
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Dean, Pharmacy Salary
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Commensurate with Experience/Education

The College of Pharmacy is looking for either a Research Administrator 1, 2, or 3. Job Description s for each role are provided below.

Research Administrator 1

Performs pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private profit and private non-profit grants and contracts awarded to the University of Houston.

  • Initiates the creation of cost centers according to the terms of awarded projects and modifies cost centers according to revised award notices.
  • Reviews proposals to external funding sources, from submission to award; ensures adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements; develops and reviews budgets; ensures observance of federal, state and university compliance requirements; verifies that all requirements regarding governmental certifications are addressed.
  • Analyzes and reviews contracts in conjunction with the Research Contracts Officer.
  • Evaluates expenditure transfer documents according to federal, state and university guidelines for allowability, appropriateness and timeliness.
  • Research sponsor's financial and administrative regulations applicable to funded projects.
  • Provides guidance to department and college business administrators and faculty members on all fiscal and administrative grant-related matters.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Salary: 49,400 - 56,200

    MQ:
    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

    Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job‑related experience.

    Research Administrator 2

    Performs the more complex pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private profit and private non-profit grants and contracts awarded to the University of Houston. Serves as team leader for research administration team for assigned college units.

  • Reviews and submits proposals to external funding sources; initiates the creation of cost centers according to awarded project terms and conditions and modifies cost centers according to revised award notices.
  • Provides guidance and expertise to faculty, department administrators and university executives on a wide variety of grants and contracts issues.
  • Responsible for customer problem review and resolution for research administration team.
  • Develops and implements internal operating procedures for assigned team; coordinates the work activities of assigned team and provides work direction as needed.
  • Maintains web-based proposal submission and research administration using electronic research administration systems.
  • Negotiates the terms and conditions of grants and sub‑recipient awards with potential sponsors and awardees and reviews contracts in conjunction with the Research Contracts Officer.
  • Research sponsor's financial and administrative regulations applicable to funded projects.
  • Evaluates expenditure reallocation documents according to federal, state and university guidelines for allowability, appropriateness and timeliness.
  • Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
  • Salary: 56,800 - 64,600

    MQ:
    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

    Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

    Research Administrator 3

    Assists the Director of Contracts and Grants in the coordination of the pre-award and post-award activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Serves as working manager for research administration…

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