Research Administration Specialist

2 weeks ago


Houston, TX, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

Job Title: Research Administration Specialist

Division: Surgery

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $57,320 - $67,435

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Research Administration Specialist will assist the pre-award team in preparing and submitting pre-award grant applications that includes developing timelines, drafting and preparing reports and ensuring the grants meet specific NIH or foundation guidelines. This position focus in planning and executing pre-award and/or post- award activities, including but not limited to grants and clinical trials contracts submissions, amendments, renewal and closeout, compliance, and/or financial reporting and tracking for 12 divisions of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.

Job Duties
• Assists Surgery Faculty with submission of grants for external funding of their research projects.
• Works on grant development, grant submission tracking, grant budget development, editing/reviewing grant content, and routing grant application through the department and sponsored programs office for review.
• Ensures that applications are in compliance with sponsor guidelines, the budget complies with college and sponsor requirements, and that all required sections of applications are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Creates sub-contracts and other relevant documents in collaboration with the Sponsored Programs Office.
• Tracks and submits annual progress report and award close out requirements in collaboration with the Post-Award Finance Team.
• Manages any changes to the initial award which do not require a new proposal. Examples are a no-cost extension, change in personnel, scope revision, etc.
• Engages in continuous learning by attending relevant trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities to stay current with evolving sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and best practices in research administration.
• Develops and prepares grant reports.
• Assists Faculty with finding funding opportunities via internal and external search engines.
• Participates in and contributes to special projects and initiatives as assigned, supporting OSR research goals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree. No experience required with Bachelor's degree or Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
  • Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and maintain a continuous learning/growth mindset.
  • Prior grant submission experience and advanced organizational and program management skills is desired.


Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 23655

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