Pre Award Research Administrator 1 or 2 (Broadband) (Finance)

Department: Dean, Pharmacy Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:

Performs pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private profit and private non-profit grants and contracts awarded to the University of Houston.

1. Initiates the creation of cost centers according to the terms of awarded projects and modifies cost centers according to revised award notices.
2. Reviews proposals to external funding sources, from submission to award; ensures adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements; develops and reviews budgets; ensures observance of federal, state and university compliance requirements; verifies that all requirements regarding governmental certifications are addressed.
3. Analyzes and reviews contracts in conjunction with the Research Contracts Officer.
4. Evaluates expenditure transfer documents according to federal, state and university guidelines for allowability, appropriateness and timeliness.
5. Research sponsor's financial and administrative regulations applicable to funded projects.
6. Provides guidance to department and college business administrators and faculty members on all fiscal and administrative grant-related matters.
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Requires a minimum of one to 3 (1-3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Posting Information:
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a skilled Pre Award research administrator. This position will serve as a junior level research administrator within the Office of Research. This role focuses on performing proposal and pre award activities, aiming to enhance the college's research services and create a robust research enterprise. The Pre Award research administrator will assist and advise faculty, researchers, and students in preparing grant proposal applications. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and experience in research administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Prepare grant applications via electronic submission portals.
• Develop and review budgets; ensures observance of federal, state and university compliance requirements.
• Coordinate pre award aspects of research administration with collaborators and subcontracts.
• Obtain and manage internal approval process for grant applications.

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