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Tufts University · 21 hours ago

Pre-Award Research Administrator II - OVPR

Boston, MA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $99K/yr

3+ years exp

Tufts University is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator II to support its vibrant research enterprise through comprehensive services in proposal development and award administration. The role involves reviewing, preparing, and processing sponsored proposals while managing non-fiscal post-award actions for a portfolio of sponsored programs.

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Responsibilities

Reviewing proposals for compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies, including verification of budget allowability, allocability, and consistency

Preparing subcontract agreements and amendments and exercising sound judgment in the use of appropriate templates

Negotiating agreements with standard terms and conditions prior to authorized official review and signature

Providing non-fiscal post-award support, including budget reallocations, no-cost extensions, contract amendments, and interpretation of terms and conditions

Serving as a resource to principal investigators and departmental research administrators by responding to inquiries and offering guidance and policy interpretation

Participating in special projects and responding to ad-hoc reporting requests

Maintaining and developing expertise in research administration, including monitoring and sharing sponsor updates

Assisting in training junior and temporary staff as needed

Attending meetings on campus as required

Qualification

Research administration experienceFunding agenciesElectronic research systemsFederal regulations knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyProfessional certificationAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsManage deadlinesAttention to detailCommunication skillsWork independentlyWork collaboratively

Required

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

3+ years of research administration experience, including proposal review and sponsored project support

Knowledge of major funding agencies, sponsor requirements, and electronic research administration systems (e.g., Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF FastLane/Research.gov, ProposalCentral), or the ability to learn new systems quickly

Understanding of federal regulations governing sponsored research and related areas of compliance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong attention to detail, judgment, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines

Strong communication and customer‑service skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Preferred

Professional certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre‑Award Research Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)

Company

Tufts University

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With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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