Manager of Post-Award Research Administration

Baylor University • Waco, TX

5h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Post-Award Research Administrator Manager plays a key management and
supervisory role within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research by
overseeing a team of Post-Award Research Administrators who serve as the subject
matter experts and a strategic resource to departmental Business Offices that
manage the day-to-day administration of sponsored programs. The Manager will
lead the team in fostering a culture of collaboration, consistency, and
continuous improvement, while also maintaining a small individual portfolio of
awards.

This position is eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant work experience are required.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and ten years of experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Post-Award Research Administrators team, cultivating a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment that delivers exceptional service to campus partners
• Identify, design, and implement initiatives that streamline and enhance the team’s efficiency
• Actively invest in the team’s professional growth through ongoing coaching, training, and mentorship opportunities
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex or sensitive post-award research administration matters, providing authoritative guidance and resolution on issues that require advanced interpretation of sponsor, federal, or university regulations
• Provide expert guidance and support to departmental Business Offices in the administration of sponsored projects, ensuring adherence to university policies, sponsor requirements, and federal regulations
• Serve as a subject matter expert in interpreting complex or unusual issues related to sponsored program administration, offering guidance and solutions that promote best practices and consistency
• Lead comprehensive award kick-off meetings to ensure Business Offices and Principal Investigators understand project terms and conditions, budget parameters, and compliance expectations
• Conduct high-level portfolio monitoring, with an emphasis on proactive oversight near project end dates to facilitate timely and accurate closeout activities
• Advise and assist Business Offices with post-award actions such as no-cost extensions, carryforward requests, and budget revision requests
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders, such as Central Finance, Assurance, and other research administration teams, to ensure cohesive and compliant processes
• Collaborate with campus training partners to develop and deliver targeted sessions on post-award administration topics, such as financial management and compliance, to promote consistency and build confidence across units
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.
• Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager