Unit Research Administrator

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Unit Research Administrator position will provide administrative support to within the USF Health Office of Research to various Morsani College of Medicine departments. This position acts as a primary contact between Principal Investigators and Sponsored Programs on the identification, development, review, submission and administration of grants and contracts. This position supports researchers by preparing budget projections, developing materials for compliance analysis, and advising the researchers concerning the review of the proposals by Sponsored Programs. This position requires the knowledge of federal sponsor agency guidelines and regulations, OMB Uniform Guidance, and private sponsor agency guidelines. After awards are made the position provides guidance to researchers on administrative steps such as setting up accounts, reviewing and approving progress reports for the Principal Investigators and ensure timely submission of invoices and financial reports prepared by Sponsored Programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal sponsor agency guidelines and regulations
Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance
Knowledge of private sponsor agency guidelines

Responsibilities

Acts as a primary contact between Principal Investigators and Sponsored Programs on the identification, development, review, submission and administration of grants and contracts.
Supports researchers by preparing budget projections, developing materials for compliance analysis, and advising the researchers concerning the review of the proposals by Sponsored Programs.
Provides guidance to researchers on administrative steps such as setting up accounts, reviewing and approving progress reports for the Principal Investigators and ensure timely submission of invoices and financial reports prepared by Sponsored Programs.