University of South Florida · 15 hours ago
Sr.Unit Research Administrator
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students. They are seeking a Sr. Unit Research Administrator to act as a primary contact between Principal Investigators and various research management entities, overseeing the administration of grants and contracts while managing and mentoring the college's Unit Research Administrator.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with faculty and students in the development of proposals while ensuring compliance with applicable sponsor, University and College of Nursing regulations, guidelines, and processes
Provides technical assistance to facilitate the development of grant proposals and assists faculty with submitting proposals to various agencies
Assists in critical review, writing, and editing of research proposal
Calculates budgets and ensures inclusion of all appropriate and required elements including direct and indirect costs, cost share, program income, etc
Assists in developing budget justifications, review of sub-recipient budgets and justifications, and insures accurate completion of sponsor application forms (electronic and hard copy) and USF internal forms
Works with the CON Research Center administrators and staff to insure completeness and compliance of all components of the proposal
Interfaces with USF DSR to submit proposals timely and accurately to sponsoring agencies
Provides post-award financial administration and management for complex research funds
Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for complex grants and contracts and prepares renewals and periodic reports for grant agencies, determine budget, invoicing schedule, restrictions and other pertinent information
Analyzes expenses, develops cost projections, and provides financial tracking and fiscal control to fulfill reporting requirements
Advises the Principal Investigator on the most effective way to achieve an effective, quality proposal and coordinates a timely submission process, ensuring appropriate approvals
Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and University terms and rules, and review, negotiation and acceptance of resulting grant awards
Provides technical assistance to PI, research administrators and the director
Review, evaluate, and make recommendations related to the development and editing of CON operating controls designed to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Controls will be based on reasonableness, allow ability, and allocability of costs charged directly to sponsored projects
Provides reports on activities to administrators
Disseminates information through a newsletter, website, on-line or in conference or presentation to faculty, students, and staff as needed
Attends meetings, collaborates with other research personnel for best practices, represents the college on committees/ task forces, and may act as backup to supervisor where needed at meetings, presentations, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
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
Preferred
Master's Degree
two years of project financial management experience at the college
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
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of South Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (149)
2024 (79)
2023 (95)
2022 (49)
2021 (68)
2020 (56)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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