Senior Research Administrator

Senior Research Administrator

Posting Number
req24715

Department
Sponsored Projects Services

Department Website Link

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) at the University of Arizona is searching for Senior Research Administrators (RA) who can provide proposal support for investigators within the various areas of the College of Science. As a centralized team of RAs, our team will be a hub for interactions with sponsors and central campus administrative units including the Office of Research Contracts, Financial Services, the UA Foundation and various other compliance units around campus. As a member of the SPS Proposal Support team, the RA will work independently and within a team to directly support the research faculty in developing and submitting proposals with a high degree of efficiency, expertise and with incomparable customer service to units and investigators. Sponsoring agencies we work with include private, federal, nonprofit, and international. The Proposal Support team is committed to identifying and adhering to best practices in grants and contract administration while upholding high standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility while working closely with the SPS Preaward team.

Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and the Office of Research Contracts (ORC), units of Research, Innovation & Impact (RII), assists the University of Arizona research community in its efforts to secure external funding by providing high quality administrative, contracting and financial services to ensure proper stewardship of those funds and to minimize the risk to university resources. Our mission is to support and enhance the University's reputation while working to achieve strategic goals with broad services in the following areas: Proposal Development and Submission, Contracting, Postaward Management and Administrative Guidance.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Works directly with faculty members, research staff, program coordinators, college administrators, and other units on campus in the preparation of proposals.
• Responsible for building and maintaining collaborations with academic institutions and research consortia (internal and external), government agencies, industry partners, non-profits and foundations (including the UA Foundation), other research networks (including Arizona universities and subaward partners), institutional leadership, international collaborators, and legal and compliance networks (such as OGC, OROI, and Export Control) to ensure successful and compliant proposal submissions.
• Creates and presents training materials for research faculty and staff for preaward activities. This position will support the strategic plans for the department by working closely with the department leadership on their research missions and goals and by working directly with the business offices specific to those departments.
• Develops and submits large, complex proposals such as program projects, interdisciplinary research centers, multidisciplinary university research initiatives, etc.
• Assists faculty and departmental staff with preaward questions and issues of a more complex nature, and assists in the delivery of high-level support to faculty and departmental staff in regards to preaward and activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintains a solution-oriented attitude while providing elevated customer service.
• Effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritizes work and successfully manages multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Works well under pressure without sacrificing teamwork, accuracy, or customer service.
• Knowledge of university and sponsor policies and procedures, or demonstrated ability to learn and integrate policy and procedure as needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications and capabilities.
• Accommodates and responds to shifting priorities and multiple, demanding projects.
• Remains teachable and open to evolve in their learning.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Research

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
10

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC4

Job Family
Grant & Contract Admin

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Rachel Rice | rachelrice@arizona.edu

Open Date
12/9/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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