Research Administrator Pre-Award

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience required
• Administration or research compliance or a related field

Responsibilities

• Assisting and serving faculty and staff in seeking and managing sponsored funding for research, service projects, and other creative activities.
• Ensuring programmatic and fiscal accountability for stewardship of public funds.
• Serving as a point of contact for liaison between the University and federal agencies, foundations, private industry, state, and local agencies.
• Assisting faculty with proposal review and processing of Requests for Proposals (RFP) to determine sponsor regulatory requirements, proposal submission methods, certifications and terms.
• Completing the initial review of proposals prior to signature.
• Approving proposals and contracts without further review where tight time constraints apply.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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