Post-Award Research Administrator

responsible for the day-to-day administration of sponsored programs. This position plays a critical role in promoting compliance, consistency, and operational excellence throughout the post-award lifecycle, while fostering collaborative partnerships that strengthen research administration across campus. This position is eligible for remote work. An Associate's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. What You Will Do Provide expert guidance and support to departmental Business Offices in the administration of sponsored projects, ensuring adherence to university policies, sponsor requirements, and federal regulations Lead comprehensive award kick-off meetings to ensure Business Offices and Principal Investigators understand project terms and conditions, budget parameters, and compliance expectations Advise and assist Business Offices with post-award actions such as no-cost extensions, carry forward requests, and budget revision requests Serve as a subject matter expert in interpreting complex or unusual issues related to sponsored program administration, offering guidance and solutions that promote best practices and consistency Conduct high-level portfolio monitoring, with an emphasis on proactive oversight near project end dates to facilitate timely and accurate closeout activities Collaborate with Central Finance, Assurance, and other campus partners to support research administration compliance at the University Collaborate with campus training partners to develop and deliver targeted sessions on post-award administration topics, such as financial management and compliance, to promote consistency and build confidence across units Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission Ability to comply with university policies Maintain 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 $70,000 - $77,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61,883.50 - $102,107.70. 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. Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco! About Us: Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online. To apply, visit https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/21830 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-3acb5ea803fa40b991024b4a7f670f69