Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that this position posting requires a cover letter and a resume. Please attach it under "Supporting Documents" section in the application. Position Summary Under general supervision, the Research Administrator will support pre- & post-center proposals by assisting with proposal writing, submissions, budget management, and reporting. They will also oversee and organize seminars, retreats, workshops, study groups, and other center events. They will provide standard and routine administrative and financial support for pre-award research activities and services.
Annual Hiring Range : $56,000 to $60,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements Bachelor's degree No substitutions for education allowed. 1 year of related experience Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs Essential Functions Provides support in the administration of research projects, including data entry, document uploads, and information collection Under supervision, reviews sponsor guidelines and assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with routine proposal preparation or other sponsored agreements Coordinates and communicates submission processes, ensures proposals are received in OSR, and updates specialists on deadlines, special concerns, or questions Prepares and coordinates non-budget proposal elements, and under guidance, reviews sponsor guidelines Serves as liaison between PI, Office of Sponsored Research, specialists, research groups, and other departments Ensures subcontract budgets align with Rice's budget guidelines and alerts the PI of discrepancies; confirms budget, matches sponsor budget and justification Downloads and updates reports for submitted proposals Performs all other duties as assigned Preferences 4 years of experience Experience working in a higher education setting supporting faculty Experience in science communication Experience with proposal writing Workplace Requirements This is a full-time, in-person position.
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