Sr. Research Administrator, Oncology
About The Position
The Senior Research Administrator serves as a trusted partner to Oncology investigators and research teams, providing expert support throughout the lifecycle of sponsored projects, primarily in post-award grants and contract administration. The position manages a diverse portfolio of complex sponsored awards while supporting financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer service in support of the Department of Oncology's research mission. The role independently oversees award management activities, including financial monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, compliance oversight, subaward administration, and resolution of complex administrative and financial issues. It may also support pre-award work, including proposal development, budget preparation, review of submission materials, and interpretation of sponsor requirements. The Senior Research Administrator collaborates with investigators, research teams, Finance Operations, Grants Operations, Grants Accounting, sponsor institutions, and other institutional stakeholders. As a subject matter expert, the role guides faculty and staff on sponsor requirements, compliance, financial management, and research administration practices, and contributes to policies, procedures, reports, training resources, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in grant administration for grants and sponsored programs, accounting, or related financial information systems.
- Experience working with relevant regulations.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Proven performance in an earlier role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to customer service.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
- Sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, organization, and ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage grant and sponsored-program administration, including proposal-document review, budgets, subaward monitoring, and award lifecycle management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and institutional grant guidelines, and implement and monitor compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Work proactively with cross-functional teams, including research teams and sponsor institutions, on audits and complex issue resolution.
- Contribute to developing team or departmental policies and procedures to ensure high-quality services.
- Lead development and maintenance of analytical and departmental reports, including account reconciliations.
- Reconcile and analyze grants and contracts in accordance with internal and departmental policies and established deadlines.
- Identify opportunities and provide input to improve efficiency and automate current processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
