Research Administrator II

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-award and operational support to faculty, research institutes, centers, and administrative units across campus
• Collaborate with faculty and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper allocation of charges, accurate award management, and compliance with regulations
• Oversee project budgets and supply data for financial and progress reports as required
• Identify the need for and process no-cost extensions, project rebudgets, and cost transfers
• Act as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Cost Accounting, and other departments at Rice
• Create and uphold reporting protocols to comply with IRSO standards, ensuring all data is tracked, analyzed, and reviewed monthly for precise award management
• Oversee and organize records, files, and reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in research administration, grants administration, accounting, financial administration, or a related higher education environment
• Knowledge of research administration — Familiarity with research administration practices and funding agency guidelines, regulations, and policies
• Technical proficiency — Intermediate-level skill with word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications
• Organizational excellence — Strong organizational and time management skills
• Stakeholder communication — Ability to engage diverse stakeholders with situational awareness, tact, and professionalism
• Analytical mindset — Demonstrates an inquisitive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Multitasking capability — Effectively manages multiple priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment