"Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst, Grant Research Administration"

Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst, Grant Research Administration

Job Identification: 19520

Posting Date: 12/04/2025, 11:02 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Degree Level: Associate

What We Are Looking For

The Baylor University Office of the Vice Provost for Research is seeking a Post-Award Financial Analyst. Strong experience in post award with multiple sponsor exposure (NIH, NSF, DOE, Private, etc.) with strong competencies in budgeting and financial reporting, cost awareness, priority and time management, and analytical thinking skills will be needed to succeed in this position. This position will provide excellent customer service to faculty, research administrators, and sponsors. We are seeking a candidate with strong written and oral communication skills.

This position is eligible for remote work.

An Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and five years of experience are preferred.

A Master's degree and five years of relevant experience are required for the Senior level opportunity.

Baylor reserves the right to make the final determination on a candidate's qualifications for both level positions.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Ensure provision of excellent customer service to faculty, local research administrators, and sponsors in the ongoing administration of sponsored research by serving as an expert resource to the Baylor research community
• Support all relevant activities in the Post-Award Office, including award set up, award maintenance, transaction review, invoicing, financial reporting, cash management, closeout, and effort reporting
• Conduct periodic reviews for assigned sponsored awards (portfolio reviews), including monitoring spending trends, recording of transactions, overdrafts, resolving small balances on awards, reviewing of restricted budgets, tracking cost sharing commitments, and monitoring of subrecipient expenditures
• When applicable, ensure accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines, including federal OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor specific, and institutional policies
• Assist in monitoring programmatic (non-financial) reporting to sponsors as needed
• Maintain auditable records for sponsored awards, including invoices, reports, and sponsor and internal correspondences by maintaining proficiency in Baylor and sponsor systems
• Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities, as determined by the AVP for Research, Post-Award
• Performing all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000 - $80,000.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.