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Research Administrator II

Employer
University of Florida
Location
Gainesville

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution


Research Administrator II

Job No: 525869
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29100000 - MD-PHARMACOLOGY / THERAPEUTICS

Job Description


Classification Title:

Research Administrator II

Job Description:

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is a vibrant group of faculty, staff, and trainees. The Department is seeking a motivated and skilled candidate to manage research award portfolios and to support trainees and faculty alike as they compete for major funding awards which enable discovery and training missions in the Department. This includes working to develop proposal budgets, set-up and organization of award applications, award modifications and revisions, effort distributions on awards, and award progress report compliance. Success in all of the above duties will require impeccable attention to detail and an understanding of UF pre- and post-award administrative systems, as well as fluency in institutional, foundational, and federal rules and regulations regarding grants management. In addition to these technical skills and roles, the incumbent must be a highly organized and motivated individual with exceptional capacity to work with teams in a high-pace environment.

Pre-Award Grant Management:

Assist in the submission of grant proposals. Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees in the Department on the accurate completion of all forms, entry into UFIRST, budget preparation, and ensure the proposal is submitted by the posted agency deadline.

Review contract and grant proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved policies and procedures before submitting.

Post-Award Grant Management:

Responsible for monitoring budget and award releases for salary, OPS, expense, travel, equipment, and indirect cost for all assigned divisions and ensures that the grant funds are used in the proper category throughout the life of the award. Facilitates the completion of all post award transactions to include budget transfers, JE's, CAS Exemptions requests, animal invoices, etc.

Responsible for entering salary distributions for all faculty and staff assigned. Actively monitor payroll distributions by entering current changes and RETRO distributions as instructed by divisional administrator or as budgeted in the grant. Work with division administrator each semester to ensure that effort is correct for faculty assigned.

Run departmental reports, coordinate preparation of financial reports and budget projections for each principal investigator for contracts/grants and provide advice regarding fund utilization when requested.

Maintains auditable accounting records. The incumbent assists principal investigators and division administrators in all aspects of grants management, including the development of budgets and related documents for contract and grants requests, including progress reports.

Stay current with all university fiscal policies as to percentages of fringe benefits, overhead requirements, etc., and keep all principal investigators informed of any changes in current rules and regulations regarding submission of grants. Interprets and implements accounting policies of granting agencies for principal investigators and program directors. Exercise management controls and fiscal accountability in all research and grant endeavors.

Other duties, as needed, to fulfill the mission of the Department.

Expected Salary:

The salary range is $64,000 - $69,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with University and state regulations regarding sponsored research administration fiscal and budget matters, and human resources.

  • Exceptional ability to manage time wisely and prioritize appropriately.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, trainees, and like individuals in both other Departments in our University as well as will those outside of our University.

  • Ability to make independent decisions regarding policies and procedures.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.

    The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

    This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.

    This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

    Health Assessment Required:
    No



    Applications Close: 07 Jun 2023

    To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525869/research-administrator-ii

    The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.









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