Unit Research Admin

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

5d•$47,080 - $70,619

About The Position

The Unit Research Administrator supports researchers by preparing budget projections, developing materials for compliance analysis, and advising researchers about Sponsored Research’s proposal review. The position researches internal and external grant sources and shares relevant funding opportunities with researchers in a college or department. After awards are made, the administrator guides researchers through administrative steps such as setting up accounts and hiring staff. The role also reconciles projects regularly, reviews and approves invoices and financial reports prepared by Sponsored Research, prepares expenditure transfers and override requests with supporting justification, and reviews Sponsored Research’s final project reconciliations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional administrative experience.
Direct experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, subject to the stated degree equivalency provisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

Review award budgets and expenditures, including expenses, equipment, and salaries, for compliance with grant terms and unit guidelines.
Communicate proposal guidelines to researchers and review research project applications for format and completeness.
Find and promote grant opportunities and identify funding sources for research or service programs.
Assist and guide faculty through proposal development, administrative review, and the funding process.
Reconcile projects monthly, prepare documents to correct expenditures in accordance with budget categories, and maintain supporting documentation.
Assist with budget and activity reports on active grants for Sponsored Research and report on unit research activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.