University of Missouri-Columbia · 5 hours ago
Grants & Contracts Administrator
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $70K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is dedicated to supporting research and education, and they are seeking a Grants & Contracts Administrator to assist faculty in the School of Medicine with pre-award and project management tasks for extramural research funding. This role involves coordinating proposal development, advising on funding opportunities, and ensuring compliance with various regulations and policies.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate pre-award proposal development for single- and multi-investigator submissions
Advise faculty on funding opportunity requirements and proposal planning
Prepare and submit internal routing documents (e.g., ePSRS), budgets, justifications, and required approvals
Assemble, format, review, and edit proposal components for compliance, clarity, and responsiveness to sponsor guidelines
Ensure adherence to sponsor, School of Medicine, and University policies and regulatory requirements
Track proposals from submission through award or rejection and maintain complete documentation, including electronic filing
Review Just-in-Time materials, progress reports, supplements, and amended submissions
Provide project management support, including timelines and collaborative writing coordination
Identify funding opportunities and support faculty research development strategies
Organize and deliver grants-related training for faculty and staff
Collaborate with SOM departments and central research administration offices
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Preferred
4 years of research administration experience
Knowledge of current grants and contracts compliance regulations and policies at national, state and local levels
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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