Research Administration Manager - Office of Research

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $95K - $105K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 5th, 2026

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The University of Florida College of Medicine is hiring a Research Administration Manager to lead the Office of Excellence in Research Management. This role directly manages full-cycle research administration services, provides strategic oversight of office operations, pre- and post-award administration, ensures regulatory compliance, and develops college-wide training and mentorship programs while serving as a liaison between the Office of Research and various departments.

Highlights

Lead and oversee full-cycle research administration, including proposal development, budget preparation, award setup, and compliance monitoring.
Manage strategic office operations and serve as a liaison to departments within the College of Medicine and central offices.
Develop and implement training, onboarding, and mentorship programs for research administrators and faculty.
Maintain and update research administration resources, templates, standard operating procedures, and compliance materials.
Required software knowledge includes UFIRST, ASSIST, Proposal Central, Grants.gov, Fastlane, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), WordPress, and database tools.
Preferred qualifications include deep knowledge of federal, state, university, and college research regulations and experience with NIH, NSF, DOD, and private foundations funding agencies.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration or equivalent.
Compensation range: $95,000 to $105,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
Supports compliance with sponsored research policies, financial management, effort reporting, audit readiness, and closeout activities.
Engage in strategic planning, performance tracking, stakeholder communication, and fostering a culture of compliance and customer service.