The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 month ago
Research Administration Manager - College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences - UTK
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Research Administration Manager for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. This role provides comprehensive PreAward research administration support, including identifying funding opportunities, assisting faculty with proposal submissions, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Manages PreAward activities for an assigned portfolio of grants using knowledge of grant management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills
Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for faculty, staff, and oneself
Ensure all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timelines and deadlines
Assist the PI in the development of budget(s) and budget justifications which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy
Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements
Works effectively with other offices (post award, central, school, departments, centers, divisions) on research proposal
Contributes operational and strategic growth to the office by contributing information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team
Coordinates with OREF Senior Research Administration Manager regarding pre-award activities, issue resolution and workload distribution
Ensures proposal are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review, meeting internal and central office deadlines
Facilitates with PI and PreAward support at collaborating institutions to secure necessary subaward documents for proposals
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 3-5 years with grants and contracts in a University setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to interpret and disseminate complex information and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong administrative, financial, administrative, and customer service skills
Knowledge of university, state, and federal policies and procedures related to external funding
Knowledge of and ability to interpret specific sponsors' and funders' policies and procedures related to proposal preparation and grant management
Ability to maintain a strong customer service environment and remain calm and patient
Must have extensive communication, organizational, and analytical skills as well as demonstrated ability to conduct effective training sessions in a large group or individually
Familiarity with pre-award practices/policy including ledgers, budget posting and reconciliation, fiscal and HR policy and how they apply to sponsored project compliance in a higher education environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Professional, Cayuse, Oracle or other cloud-based ERP system, all web interfaces, and Windows and MAC operating systems
Preferred
Education: Master's Degree and/or CRA or SPA Certification; Communications & Customer Relations Certification
Experience: Knowledge of the types of grants and contracts processed for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of research administration and development of best practices in higher education
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (91)
2023 (86)
2022 (74)
2021 (69)
2020 (82)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
CTO/ Police Dispatcher
Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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