University of Florida · 16 hours ago
Research Administrator I
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yrUniversity of Florida is seeking a Research Administrator I to manage K12 program administration and coordination. The role involves pre- and post-award management, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and supporting various research-related activities.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
April Braxton
Responsibilities
Develop an annual RFA, application/instructions form, and timeline for dissemination, manage FAQ, collect and triage applications, coordinate feasibility and scientific reviews, coordinate in-person presentations, develop and disseminate NOAs and non-award notices, establish non-grant affiliated projects, collect quarterly progress reports, monitor monthly expenditures, collect final progress reports, and track any clinical trial study submissions to CT.gov
Collect study related documents for NIH Prior Approval
Ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines
Review and approve scholar expenditures
Generate monthly reports for PIs
Review and update IRB and/or IACUC approvals annually
Serve as program POC
Serve on TWD advisory committees as a non-voting member
Develop seminar announcements, maintain listservs, coordinate calendar invites, track reservations vs. attendance, end of seminar survey development, dissemination, and tracking, as well as day-of facilitation to include catering, set up and clean-up of event space, presenter and attendees audio and visual support, monitoring Zoom chat, and recording upload and dissemination
Prepare and disseminate meeting agendas, reminders, minutes, and maintain membership
Utilize NIH RePORTER to update monthly a list of all K awards at UF and FSU, working with awarded PIs to request a copy of their abstract and summary statement, process requests for access to the K Library
Manage the K-Program Mock Study Section to include RFA, application/instructions form, and timeline for dissemination, manage FAQ, collect applications, scientific reviews, coordinate in-person presentations, and share written and verbal reviews in time for applicants to revise their proposed K applications to federal agencies
Maintain public facing webpage in collaboration with the CTSI Communications Team
Assist with course management, including coordination of yearly 'Introduction to Clinical and Translational Science' course
Assist with the annual CTSI Research Performance and Progress Report to the NIH
Develop an annual RFA and timeline for dissemination, manage FAQ, collect and triage applications, coordinate feasibility and scientific reviews, coordinate in-person presentations, develop and disseminate NOAs and non-award notices, establish non-grant affiliated projects, collect quarterly progress reports, monitor monthly expenditures, collect final progress reports, and track clinical trial study submissions to CT.gov in collaboration with the Research Administration Manager, CTS Pilot Coordinator, and CTS Pilot Advisory Committee
Collect study related documents for NIH Prior Approval
Ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines
Review and approve PI expenditures
Generate monthly reports for PIs
Review and update IRB and/or IACUC approvals annually
Serve as program POC
Develop and present an annual Pilot Program workshop
Guide potential pilot applicants through the R-Connect process to connect researchers to vital resources, facilitate collaborations, and support the conduct of innovative single and multi-institutional clinical trials in collaboration with the R-Connect Project Manager
Develop metrics and a process for data collection to include ROI in collaboration with the CTSI Data Analyst
Maintain the CTSI Pilot webpage
Assist with the annual CTSI Research Performance and Progress Report to the NIH
Provide occasional administrative and operational support to the Research Administration team, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of sponsored programs and research-related activities
Assist with data entry, document preparation, or tracking related to grant submissions, award management, or compliance processes as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
A working knowledge of NIH and UF policies and procedures for grant accounts
Strong written and oral communication skills and expertise using the Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of website development and upkeep using WordPress
Ability to collect, collate, analyze, evaluate and report data from clinical research studies
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects
Ability to work effectively and independently
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
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