Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Florida is seeking a Research Administrator I to join the College of Public Health and Health Professions. This role focuses on pre-award development, assisting faculty in submitting research proposals, and managing the proposal submission process to ensure compliance with various policies.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of research administration
• Assist faculty in submitting research proposals for national and international competitions
• Work with a department and their assigned research administration team
• Review the request for application (RFA) for administrative requirements
• Draft checklists to help faculty know what needs to be provided
• Identify places where the research administrator(s) can support the proposal submission
• Develop an accurate budget compliant with various policies
• Ensure all administrative requirements of the sponsor’s RFA are met
• Manage the research proposal submission process to ensure compliance with sponsor, state and university policy
• Assist faculty with management and submission of additional documents and budget revisions requested by sponsors
• Set up the project file in UFirst and assist with budget adjustments upon receipt of a new award
• Provide administrative support for post-award research administration
• Train and manage a post-award portfolio with emphasis on customer support
• Review award documents for reconciliation and ensure proper document retention
• Learn high-level review of financial processes at the University of Florida

Skills

• Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to track, maintain and manipulate data
• Outstanding customer service capabilities
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to function under pressure and within tight scheduled deadlines

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• State retirement plans
• A generous leave program
• Tuition assistance
• UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Flexible work arrangements such as fully remote, hybrid, and/or schedules that fall outside of the unit’s normal business hours

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