Research Administrator Pre-Award
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Education / Teaching
Business Administration
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Research Administrator, Pre-Award in the Office of Sponsored Projects. Research is a vital mission of the University of Nevada, Reno. The primary responsibilities of the Research Administrators consist of assisting and serving faculty and staff in seeking and managing sponsored funding for research, service projects, and other creative activities.
The Research Administrators are responsible for ensuring programmatic and fiscal accountability for stewardship of public funds. This position also serves as a point of contact for liaison between the University and federal agencies, foundations, private industry, state, and local agencies. The Research Administrator assists faculty with proposal review and processing of Requests for Proposals (RFP) to determine sponsor regulatory requirements, proposal submission methods, certifications and terms.
The position completes the initial review of proposals prior to signature. Where tight time constraints apply, the position may approve proposals and contracts without further review.
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience required
- Related
Experience:
Administration or research compliance or a related field
Occasional overnight travel for conferences.
CompensationGrade Administrative Faculty – B To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perksof Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Health Insurance Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-projects
ExemptExempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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