Research Administrator 1 - Chemical Engineering

🇺🇸 Houston, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Compliance 🗓️ January 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Research Administrator 1 for the Chemical Engineering department. The role involves managing pre-award and post-award administration of various grants and contracts, including budget development, compliance verification, cost center management, and providing fiscal guidance to faculty and administrators.

Highlights

Manages pre-award and post-award activities for federal, state, private profit, and non-profit grants and contracts.
Creates and modifies cost centers according to award terms.
Reviews proposals, ensures compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines, and develops budgets.
Analyzes contracts with the Research Contracts Officer.
Evaluates expenditure transfers for allowability and appropriateness.
Researches sponsor financial and administrative regulations.
Provides guidance on fiscal and administrative grant-related matters to department staff and faculty.
Requires knowledge equivalent to a related 4-year degree or specialized training with at least one year of relevant experience; education and experience may be considered interchangeable.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history check.