Purdue University
Research Administration Manager
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West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Research
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March 12th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Research Administration Manager for the College of Science. The role involves developing strategic plans for research programs, facilitating collaborative proposal submissions, managing fiscal planning, and ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations to advance high-impact interdisciplinary research.
Highlights
- Develop and implement strategic plans for Science research programs
- Facilitate multi-investigator teams in preparing and submitting competitive proposals
- Build cross-disciplinary partnerships to foster collaboration
- Oversee fiscal planning, budgeting, and funding management from internal and external sources
- Serve as an expert on evolving sponsor regulations ensuring full compliance
- Require a Bachelor’s of Science degree and minimum six years of experience in project management or research administration
- Prefer advanced degree and experience with academic grant pre-award or post-award practices
- Skills include technical writing, public speaking, supervision, and budget management
- Knowledge of Federal funding agencies and processes is preferred
- Purdue offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off
Research Administration Manager Full Description
Job Summary
Research Administration Manager
College of Science - Purdue University
Advance discovery. Empower collaboration. Shape the future with Purdue.
Purdue University’s College of Science is seeking a Research Administration Manager to play a key strategic role in advancing our research enterprise. In this position, you’ll help drive interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling faculty and teams to pursue innovative, high-impact research.
As a senior leader in research administration, you’ll:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for Science research programs
- Facilitate multi-investigator teams to prepare and submit competitive proposals
- Build cross-disciplinary partnerships and targeted initiatives that foster collaboration
- Partner with principal investigators, research staff, and sponsors to support complex research endeavors
- Oversee fiscal planning, budgeting, and funding from internal and external sources
- Serve as an institutional expert on evolving sponsor regulations, ensuring full compliance and awareness across the college
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting strategy with action, supporting Purdue Science faculty as they build cross-disciplinary collaborations, develop competitive proposals, manage complex research programs, and advance discoveries that expand fundamental knowledge and address pressing scientific challenges.
At Purdue, you’ll join a community that invests in your growth, values your expertise, and empowers you to make a lasting impact in research, education, and discovery.
Be part of something that moves the world forward.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- A Bachelor’s of Science degree
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in project management or research administration
- Experience in a scientific or engineering development field
- Project management experience
Preferred:
- Advanced degree
- Experience of academic grant pre-award or post-award practices
Skills Required:
- Technical writing, public speaking, supervision of a technical team, budgeting and budget management
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Federal funding agencies and processes
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 4
- Pay Band S080
- Job Code #20003227
Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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