Pre-Award Administrator, UNLV Research Administration, Office of Clinical Trials

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Pre‑Award Administrator, UNLV Research Administration, Office of Clinical Trials (Flexible Work Schedule) (Job Requisition: R0150617)

• Assist and serve faculty and staff in seeking, negotiating, and managing clinical trials, including all pre‑award activities.
• Manage all pre‑award financial and administrative activities for industry‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated clinical research studies.
• Develop and negotiate clinical trial budgets and coordinate proposal submissions.
• Ensure regulatory and institutional compliance and facilitate timely study start‑up.
• Maintain cost management and financial integrity of public funds.
• Act as liaison between the university and clinical trial sponsors, federal agencies, foundations, industrial firms, state and local agencies.
• Perform work under general supervision, with increasing independence as experience is gained.

• Understanding of sponsored program administration (pre‑award and post‑award) and general knowledge of research across academic disciplines.
• Basic principles of sponsored project budgeting, including cost development, budget documentation, and policy interpretation.

• Experience developing budgets, billing grids, and internal cost summaries; reconciling project budgets; preparing budget reports and adjustments.
• Familiarity with federal regulations and compliance requirements applicable to sponsored research.
• Experience with budget development, financial tracking, or reconciliation activities for sponsored projects or clinical research.
• Working knowledge of policies, federal and state regulations, and industry standards (CFR, GCP, ICH, EU directives, IP, privacy laws, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of major funding sources and their policies.
• Experience in an academic medical center or large research institution.
• Certification in research administration (e.g., CRA, CCRC, CPRA).

• Providing financial services for clinical trials and other extramurally‑funded clinical research projects.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and independent working skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and prior experience with budgeting/financial management.
• Fundamental understanding of IRB processes related to clinical trials.
• Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.

• Previous experience in Clinical Trials.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, clinical trial financial management, or related financial/analytical work in a complex, regulated environment.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. The candidate will use UNLV’s Campus Values to guide decisions and actions and demonstrate a Rebel spirit.

Salary range is $52,300 – $69,700. No amount above the stated range will be offered.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional…