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USF College of Nursing · 15 hours ago

Senior Unit Research Administrator

Tampa, FL, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

USF College of Nursing is seeking a Senior Unit Research Administrator to serve as the primary liaison between faculty Principal Investigators, USF Sponsored Research, and Research Financial Management. This role involves overseeing grant and contract proposal submissions and ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements while also researching funding opportunities for faculty.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assists with budget preparation, related documentation, and sponsor forms

Contacts and collaborates with partner institutions to obtain all necessary subcontract documentation

Assists with uploading materials to electronic proposal packages

Coordinates proposal reviews with the central sponsored research office

Supports corrections and modifications before proposal submission

Reviews Grants.gov, Research.gov, and other central proposal registration platforms

Advises on non-financial post-award matters, such as re-budgeting requests, no-cost extensions, and interpretation of award terms and conditions

Serves as a liaison to central offices across the USF campus

Remains up to date on university and sponsor policies and procedures

Provides policy guidance and assistance with all aspects of proposal development, including administrative forms, sponsor-required certifications and representations, and compliance requirements

Offers tools and support for electronic proposal submissions

Review sponsor guidelines and identify key requirements

Ensure all regulatory requirements and export control issues are identified

Facilitate cost share approvals

Identifies funding sources for research and service programs

Assists in preparing letters of intent, preliminary proposals, grant and contract proposals, and supplements

Provides technical assistance and guidance to support faculty in proposal development, administrative review, and the funding process

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on grant applications

Meets with College faculty PIs at the start of the proposal process to discuss guidelines and potential compliance issues and delegate responsibilities for proposal preparation

Review proposals for grammar, clarity, and conformance with RFP requirements before submission

Qualification

Grant developmentSponsored research administrationProposal submission complianceGrants.govProficient in ExcelAdaptabilityProject managementCommunication skills

Required

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of research or research administration experience; A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience

There is no substitution of experience for the Bachelor's degree

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree

Preferred

Preferably 3+ years of experience in grant development or sponsored research administration within a university or research setting

Familiarity with electronic grant application platforms such as Grants.gov, Research.gov, FastLane, ASSIST, and NSPIRES

Strongly desired experience working with proposals for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Defense (DOD)

Must be proficient in Excel

Must be adaptable, capable of managing multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment