Award Administrator Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking an Award Administrator to support the administration of sponsored research awards and related transactions. This role serves as a key resource for faculty, researchers, and campus administrators by ensuring timely processing of awards, modifications, and sponsor approvals while maintaining compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process sponsored research awards and award modifications.
• Establish and maintain award records within Banner and Cayuse systems.
• Process requests for sponsor prior approvals, including budget revisions, no-cost extensions, personnel changes, and transfers.
• Monitor and manage centralized awards inboxes and workflow systems.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty, administrators, and stakeholders regarding award administration.
• Maintain sponsor system accounts and support award lifecycle management activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of grants management, sponsored programs, or research administration.
• Familiarity with federal regulations including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience with Banner, Cayuse, or similar ERP/eRA systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.

Why RPI? Join the nation's first technological research university and support groundbreaking research initiatives across science, engineering, technology, and innovation. RPI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Salary Range: $63,000 - $65,000