Research Administration Associate - Grants

Job description

Summary The Department of Medicine, Section of Health Services Research, seeks a highly skilled Research Administration Associate to support comprehensive pre-award and select post-award research administration. This role manages complex pre-award activities, collaborates with domestic and international subrecipients and research partners, and supports faculty throughout the full proposal lifecycle, ensuring adherence to sponsor and institutional policies. The ideal candidate will work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality administrative support to the section's expanding research portfolio. A hybrid work schedule may be available upon successful completion of training. Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay. Job Duties: - Manages pre-award activities, including BRAIN proposal preparation and submission for federal, state, and foundation sponsors. - Reviews FOAs and ensures all proposal components meet sponsor and electronic system requirements. - Provides budget development, including justifications, budget forms, and guidance to faculty. - Assists faculty with progress reports (RPPRs), NCEs, JIT, inclu...