Senior Research Administrator

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $76K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ October 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Senior Research Administrator to manage a complex portfolio of sponsored projects within the College of Natural Resources. The role involves overseeing all stages of project life cycles from proposal development to project closeout, including financial, business, and human resource management while advising principal investigators and ensuring compliance with policies.

Highlights

Manage sponsored projects lifecycle, including proposal development, financial oversight, and project closeout.
Assist Principal Investigators with grant and contract applications across Federal, State, and foundation sources.
Prepare grant budgets and justifications adhering to sponsor and university policies.
Provide financial management by reviewing transactions for compliance and managing subawards and cost share.
Conduct effort monitoring and authorize salary distribution changes for sponsored project personnel.
Interpret and apply university and federal policies, advising stakeholders accordingly.
Required proficiency in MS Excel and strong skills with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and web-based financial management systems.
Minimum education: bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience; contract and grants experience required.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials, PINS, RADAR, Grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, and Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
Anticipated salary range: $72,000 - $76,000 annually.