Emory University · 6 hours ago
Research Administrator, Pre/Post Award II- Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, GA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Research Administrator, Pre/Post Award II position at Winship Cancer Institute involves managing pre- and post-award activities for grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to Principal Investigators in proposal submissions.
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Responsibilities
Manages pre- and post-award activities within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school, department, division, institute, or center)
Uses knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, analytical skills and knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant and contract activity
Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met, and closing out the award
Upon award acceptance, defines account establishment parameters, including billing and reporting requirements, budget, and cost sharing obligations
Coordinates with relevant individuals to adjust payroll for all budgeted positions (including relative cost sharing positions)
Reviews and reconciles award expenditures and budgets, adjusting, as necessary
Projects and forecasts future award expenditures
Manages budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract
Communicates with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions
Completes financial reports to be sent to sponsor, as required by the award terms and conditions
Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding reporting
Assists PIs with non-financial report submissions, as necessary
Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies
Facilitates the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors. Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification process for assigned units
Applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation appropriately for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards
Assists in transferring awards out of the university
Closes out all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines
Pre-award activities include assisting departmental faculty/Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals
Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timetables and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process
Confers with PI and pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents for proposals
Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy
Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitor compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project
Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements
Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness
Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines
Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures
Obtains signatures as needed
Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols
Works with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work
Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research
Ensures adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to grants and contracts management
OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Pre- and post-award experience preferred
Knowledge of federal rules and regulations / terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software
Preferred
Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
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2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
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2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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