Role OverviewThe Research Administrator, Pre-Award assists the Thomas Jefferson University community in the preparation and submission of research proposals to secure external funding. This role ensures proposals and awards comply with sponsor requirements and institutional policies, providing guidance throughout the pre-award process.
What You Will Do
Reviews proposals and budgets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with sponsor and institutional policies prior to submission. Acts as a liaison between TJU and sponsors, assisting with award negotiation, interpretation of terms, and ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Research Administrator, Pre-Award contributes to process improvement, training initiatives, and promotes a culture of compliance, accuracy, and customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years in grants administration, both federal and non-federal
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of federal, state, and private sponsor regulations, as well as institutional policies relevant to pre-award administration.
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills to provide guidance and training to a diverse community of faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
- Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to review complex proposals and budgets, identifying potential risks and ensuring compliance.
- Collaborates effectively across departments, building relationships to support accurate and timely proposal submissions.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription) insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits
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