Research Administration Manager

3 days ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Administration Manager to join our team at the University of Florida. As a key member of our research administration core, you will be responsible for managing research administration functions for a component of the college, providing mentorship and development to a small team of research administrators, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and supervise a team of research administrators focused on a select subset of faculty and departments within the College of Public Health and Health Professions.
  • Assist faculty members in the pre-award process, including reviewing RFA requirements, developing accurate budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies.
  • Coordinate with the Division of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants to establish awards within UFirst and Peoplesoft for the proper administration of projects.
  • Ensure effort commitments are entered and updated correctly over the life of each sponsored award in UFIRST and myUFL.
  • Assist the Director of Research Administration with monitoring charges on the college contingent pay funds and ensuring accurate post-award reports and files.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of UF and NIH research funding guidelines, federal regulations, and procedures.
  • Prior formal or informal leadership experience of research administrators.
  • Prior experience in sponsored-research administration at a major-public research university in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Research Administrators (CRA) certification ideal.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft productivity applications, in particular Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, DropBox, and internet browsers.
  • Robust knowledge of UF's finance and accounting and personnel and payroll directives and policies.
What We Offer

The University of Florida offers a competitive salary range of $88,000 - $98,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. We also offer an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, state retirement plans, a generous leave program, and tuition assistance.



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