SPONSORED RESEARCH ADMIN III

Moffitt Cancer Center

53d•$69,930 - $106,642•Remote

About The Position

The Office of Sponsored Research at Moffitt Cancer Center supports the acquisition, management, and administration of externally funded projects and programs. The Sponsored Research Administrator III oversees pre-award activities and non-financial post-award processes, independently reviews and submits proposals to funding agencies, and serves as an institutional liaison with sponsor representatives. The role works closely with investigators, grant administrators, and relevant offices to support research projects and ensure compliance throughout the proposal and award lifecycle. The position reviews information in the institutional grant management system, interprets sponsor guidelines, coordinates proposal reviews and submissions, negotiates agreements with collaborating entities, and conducts final reviews and submissions of proposals and progress reports. Remote applicants in the listed states are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Research Administration, or a related field, with at least 6 years of relevant research administration experience; alternatively, 10 years of proven grant administration experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience with S2S systems and electronic grant management platforms such as Grants.gov, ASSIST, and eRA Commons.
Solid understanding of federal, state, and private sponsor research guidelines.
Familiarity with compliance areas including export controls, conflicts of interest, human and animal subjects regulations, and controlled unclassified information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Oversee pre-award activities and non-financial post-award processes.
Independently review and submit proposals to funding agencies.
Act as an institutional liaison with sponsor representatives to initiate and monitor awards, including ensuring compliance.
Coordinate with investigators, grant administrators, and relevant offices to facilitate research project support.
Review data within the institutional grant management system.
Manage proposal review and submission, including negotiating agreements with collaborating entities.
Interpret sponsor guidelines and requirements and collaborate with research administration stakeholders to address questions.
Conduct final review and submission of proposals and progress reports.
Ensure compliance throughout the proposal and award lifecycle.