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Colorado State University

25-111: Department Research Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $70K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ October 22nd, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Department Research Administrator. This role involves managing the financial and project aspects of diverse scientific research projects, coordinating proposal preparation and submissions, and ensuring projects complete on time and within budget through collaboration with principal investigators and finance teams.

Highlights
  • Manage research funding portfolios including federal, international, private sector, and non-profit grants and contracts.
  • Forecast expenditures, design staffing plans, and analyze budget compliance.
  • Coordinate preparation and submission of scientific research proposals to external sponsors.
  • Collaborate closely with principal investigators, finance teams, and Colorado State University's Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills and knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial management.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferred degrees in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
  • Experience with regulatory policy compliance, project management in higher education, and effective communication skills preferred.
  • Certification in Research Administration (CRA, CPRA, CFRA) is a plus.
  • Salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.