University of Vermont
Research Administrator
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $66K - $76K
💻 Research
🗓️ December 9th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Vermont is hiring a Research Administrator. The role involves acting as the primary administrative liaison between faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during proposal development, submission, and award administration. The position requires submitting proposals, reviewing awards for compliance, preparing negotiated documents, and providing outreach, training, and consultation to the university research community.
Highlights
- Serve as the university's primary liaison in sponsored project administration involving proposal development, submission, and award management.
- Act as university signing official, providing institutional endorsements and certifications on proposals.
- Submit proposals via electronic submission systems and review awards for regulatory and policy compliance.
- Provide outreach, training, and ongoing consultation on sponsor and university guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to resolve administration issues related to proposals and awards.
- Required software knowledge includes PeopleSoft, InfoEd, Click, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant research administration experience.
- Desirable qualifications include 3 years of experience in research contract and grant management and Certified Research Administration (CRA) designation.
- Compensation range is $66,000 to $75,573 annually.
- Position is full-time, exempt, union-affiliated with UVMSU, and may include a probationary period and options for hybrid or full remote work per university telecommuting policy.
Research Administrator Full Description
Research Administrator
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Research Administrator
Posting Summary | As an active member of the Sponsored Project Administration team, serve as the University’s primary administrative liaison with faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during the proposal development and submission process, and award administration. Act as university signing official to provide institutional endorsement and certifications on all assigned proposals. Submit proposals directly to sponsor using electronic submission systems where required. Provide ongoing consultation and assistance in interpreting sponsor and University guidelines as related to proposal submissions. Review awards and other sponsor documentation for compliance with applicable sponsor-specific guidelines, federal regulations, and University policies. Prepare negotiated documents for award processing and acceptance by institution officials.Provide extraordinary service, outreach, and training to the University research community, collaborating organizations, and external sponsors. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to problem-solve proposal and award administration issues.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Education and work experience:Bachelor’s DegreeRelevant Work Experience 2-4 yearsCompetencies:Experience in research administration, grant and contract proposal preparation and submission required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.Experience with electronic business applications such as PeopleSoft, InfoEd, Click and other web-based data systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency.Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines required.Presentation skills required.
Desirable Qualifications | 3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management.Certified Research Administration (CRA) designation
Anticipated Pay Range | $66,000 - $75,573
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Summary | As an active member of the Sponsored Project Administration team, serve as the University’s primary administrative liaison with faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during the proposal development and submission process, and award administration. Act as university signing official to provide institutional endorsement and certifications on all assigned proposals. Submit proposals directly to sponsor using electronic submission systems where required. Provide ongoing consultation and assistance in interpreting sponsor and University guidelines as related to proposal submissions. Review awards and other sponsor documentation for compliance with applicable sponsor-specific guidelines, federal regulations, and University policies. Prepare negotiated documents for award processing and acceptance by institution officials.Provide extraordinary service, outreach, and training to the University research community, collaborating organizations, and external sponsors. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to problem-solve proposal and award administration issues.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Education and work experience:Bachelor’s DegreeRelevant Work Experience 2-4 yearsCompetencies:Experience in research administration, grant and contract proposal preparation and submission required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.Experience with electronic business applications such as PeopleSoft, InfoEd, Click and other web-based data systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency.Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines required.Presentation skills required.
Desirable Qualifications | 3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management.Certified Research Administration (CRA) designation
Anticipated Pay Range | $66,000 - $75,573
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date | 12/08/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 12/08/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title | Research Administration PC2 X
Posting Number | S5851PO
Department | Sponsored Project Admin/30612
Position Number | 018007
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Posting Number | S5851PO
Department | Sponsored Project Admin/30612
Position Number | 018007
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
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