Lead Contract/Grant Administrator

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research Services is seeking a highly skilled Lead Contract/Grant Administrator to independently support complex pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for sponsored grants and contracts. This position partners closely with faculty investigators, department administrators, sponsors, and university offices to develop, review, and submit competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on research administration, proposal development, budgeting, award management, regulatory interpretation, and sponsored project compliance, while serving as a trusted resource for investigators and departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
48 months experience in sponsored program administration or related experience in an academic institution for higher education.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or CRA-eligible.

Nice To Haves

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
At least four years of sponsored programs, research administration, or related experience in a higher education or research environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work independently.
Experience in university research administration.
Experience with electronic proposal systems.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with federal sponsors (NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA, DOE).
Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).

Responsibilities

Independently support complex pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for sponsored grants and contracts.
Partner closely with faculty investigators, department administrators, sponsors, and university offices to develop, review, and submit competitive proposals.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements.
Provide expert guidance on research administration, proposal development, budgeting, award management, regulatory interpretation, and sponsored project compliance.
Serve as a trusted resource for investigators and departments.