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Department:
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at the University of Mississippi
is seeking a collaborative and highly organized Research
Administrator II to support the College’s growing portfolio of
externally sponsored research, with a particular focus on our STEM
disciplines. CLA is bucking national and institutional trends, with
continued growth in both the number of awards and total funded
research dollars compared with previous fiscal years. This position
will play an important role in sustaining that momentum and
strengthening the research infrastructure that supports our
faculty. Working within CLA’s Research and Graduate Education team,
the Research Administrator II will serve as a key partner to
faculty and departmental leadership, providing comprehensive
pre-award support and helping investigators navigate the policies,
processes, and systems required to develop and submit competitive
proposals. The position will work closely with faculty, department
administrators, central research administration, and other
university partners to facilitate proposal development, budget
preparation, submission, and award transitions. This role is
particularly well suited for an experienced research administrator
who enjoys working in a collaborative, service-oriented environment
and wants to become a trusted resource for STEM researchers. The
successful candidate will bring sound judgment, attention to
detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate
complex sponsor and institutional requirements into clear,
practical guidance for faculty and staff. The Research
Administrator II will join a growing research administration team
at an exciting point in CLA’s research trajectory. By providing
responsive, high-quality support to investigators and departments,
this position will help faculty pursue new funding opportunities,
develop increasingly competitive proposals, and continue CLA’s
momentum as a leading research enterprise within an R1
institution.
Job Summary:
Supports pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants
and contracts within a unit (school, department, or
division).
Job Description:
- Performs pre-award activities for a unit (school, department,
or division).
- Assists departmental faculty/PI in the development,
preparation, and submission of grants and contract proposals.
Provides an initial review of basic sub-contracts and
sub-awards.
Manages pre-award administration of sponsored research
activities among our 4 stem units: Biology, Chemistry &
Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy
Develops grant proposals and budgets while ensuring compliance
with federal, state, and University guidelines and
regulations.
Creates and prepares monthly grants and contracts
reports.
Provides critical analyses and resolutions regarding large,
complex budgets and multidisciplinary proposals with limited
support.
Advises the Pl on proposal submissions, budget adjustments, and
revisions required to meet the sponsor requirements.
Reviews budgets for accuracy and verifies financial
requirements have been met.
Coordinates and reviews proposal elements (bio sketches,
current & pending support, facilities & resources, etc.)
for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
Manages routing and submission process and communication
concerning grant proposals, contracts, and awards.
Works effectively with other offices (central, school,
departments, divisions) on research proposals and
award management.
Assists Pl with navigating search tools and communicates
funding opportunities, proposals and awards.
Serves as a liaison between departmental, faculty, and external
agents to ensure success of proposal submission.
Supports data management and accuracy for pre-award
activities.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or
required.
Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration. Cover
letters should address applicant's desire to work within the
College of Liberal Arts, specifically with our STEM units.
Review of applications will begin October 1st until the position is
filled. We anticipate first round interviews taking place the week
of October 12th, with an anticipated start date by the end of
October.
Job Responsibilities:
The College of Liberal Arts
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required
Compensation:
$56,763.20 - $85,134.40
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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