Michigan State University · 23 hours ago
Research Administrator III
East Lansing, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Research Administrator III to join the Health Colleges Research Services office. The role involves managing post-award administration of grants and contracts, serving as a liaison between various research support offices, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and University policies.
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Responsibilities
Independently manages post-award administration of grants and contracts for HFH+MSU research enterprise. Serves as the primary point of contact for subcontracts and sponsors, ensuring timely communication and compliance. Coordinates tracking and facilitation of research payments, invoicing of funding sources, and monitors research financials to maintain accuracy and accountability. Reviews award budget status and spending projections with investigators to support informed decision-making. Oversees and approves the administration, monitoring, and financial management of complex research projects in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local, and university policies, procedures, and regulations
Independently resolves issues related to contracts, financial reports, and accounts receivable. Serves as the primary point of contact for expense discrepancies and transactional processing, working closely with departmental personnel to ensure timely resolution. Applies subject matter expertise to analyze problems and develop effective solutions. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Federal, Sponsor, and University policies and regulations, and proactively communicates relevant updates to the HCRS team, investigators, and other stakeholders as appropriate
Provides faculty with resources and identifies internal capabilities and expertise. Acts as an independent resource and liaison between sponsor/funding source and PI ensuring clear communication and compliance. Acts as a reliable source of current data to address and resolve inquiries from faculty and staff
Identifies & resolves problems in research processes; notifies the administrators/project personnel and takes more complex issues to appropriate individuals with recommended solutions
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field
Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre or post award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
This job requires Essentials of Research Administration at MSU Certificate series or equivalent
Experience in the Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc)
Preferred
Masters Degree desired
Additional certifications from National Council of University Administration or the Society of Research Administration include Departmental Research Administration, Pre-award Research Administration, Post-award Research Administration, Research Integrity, Compliance, Financial Management, Research Law or Research Development are a plus
Desired completion of MSU's Financial Administrator Development Program (FADP)
Desired completion of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) or equivalent
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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