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 across the lifecycle of sponsored projects, primarily through post-award grants and contract administration. The position manages a diverse portfolio of complex sponsored awards while ensuring 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 also supports pre-award work as needed, including proposal development, budget preparation, review of submission materials, and interpretation of sponsor guidelines and requirements. Working collaboratively with investigators, research teams, Finance Operations, Grants Operations, Grants Accounting, sponsor institutions, and other stakeholders, the Senior Research Administrator provides guidance on sponsor requirements, regulatory compliance, financial management, and research administration practices. As a subject matter expert, the role contributes to policies, procedures, reports, training resources, and process improvements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in grant administration processes applicable to 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage grants and sponsored programs, including reviewing proposal documents and budgets, monitoring subawards, and overseeing award lifecycle management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and institutional grant guidelines, accounting standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Work proactively with cross-functional teams on audits and complex issue resolution.
- Contribute to the development of team and departmental policies and procedures.
- Lead the 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 processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
