University of South Florida Libraries · 11 hours ago
Senior Unit Research Administrator
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of South Florida Libraries is seeking a Senior Unit Research Administrator who will serve as the primary liaison between faculty Principal Investigators and various research administration offices. This role involves overseeing grant and contract proposal submissions, ensuring compliance, and identifying funding opportunities for faculty research.
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
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
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida Libraries
The University of South Florida Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive collections, information service innovation, and thought leadership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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