Research Administrator

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $57,000 + for research administrator; base: ...
Bachelor's degree required
Grant and contract administration experience
Budget analysis and reporting skills
This position provides comprehensive administrative support to Oden Institute faculty, overseeing all aspects of grant and contract administration from pre-award to post-award stages

Job Summary

  • This position provides comprehensive administrative support to Oden Institute faculty, overseeing all aspects of grant and contract administration from pre-award to post-award stages.
  • The role involves managing budgets, coordinating subawards, processing travel arrangements, and planning events while maintaining liaison with university offices and national agencies.
  • Candidates will be considered for either the Research Administrator or Senior Research Administrator position based on their experience, with a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical coverage.

Matching Summary

This position provides comprehensive administrative support to Oden Institute faculty, overseeing all aspects of grant and contract administration from pre-award to post-award stages.

Salary

Base: $57,000+ for Research Administrator; Base: $70,000+ for Senior Research Administrator; Benefits: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid vacation/sick time/holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Grant and contract administration experience
  • Budget analysis and reporting skills
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Customer service oriented environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience with federal agency proposals
  • Knowledge of university accounting policies
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience for Senior level
  • Eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis
  • Proficient command of English language
  • Demonstrated capability to establish effective working relationships

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis

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