Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) seeks an experienced Research Administrator II to provide comprehensive post-award administration for a complex portfolio of federal, state, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants, contracts, subawards, and special projects. Working directly with principal investigators, the position manages award compliance, budgets, reconciliations, financial projections, effort and labor allocations, reporting, and closeout activities. The Research Administrator II serves as a knowledgeable advisor and liaison among faculty, ChBE leadership, the School of Engineering and Computing research administration team, Rice central offices, and external sponsors to ensure accurate stewardship and compliant administration of sponsored funds.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering sponsored awards in an academic research environment and can independently interpret sponsor terms and institutional requirements, identify compliance and financial risks, and translate complex requirements into practical guidance for faculty. The successful candidate is analytical and detail-oriented, manages multiple awards and competing deadlines effectively, communicates clearly with varied stakeholders.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All i nterested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and to support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The specific schedule will be established by the department. Per Rice Policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $63,731 - $67,000 annually.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) seeks an experienced Research Administrator II to provide comprehensive post-award administration for a complex portfolio of federal, state, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants, contracts, subawards, and special projects. Working directly with principal investigators, the position manages award compliance, budgets, reconciliations, financial projections, effort and labor allocations, reporting, and closeout activities. The Research Administrator II serves as a knowledgeable advisor and liaison among faculty, ChBE leadership, the School of Engineering and Computing research administration team, Rice central offices, and external sponsors to ensure accurate stewardship and compliant administration of sponsored funds.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering sponsored awards in an academic research environment and can independently interpret sponsor terms and institutional requirements, identify compliance and financial risks, and translate complex requirements into practical guidance for faculty. The successful candidate is analytical and detail-oriented, manages multiple awards and competing deadlines effectively, communicates clearly with varied stakeholders.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All i nterested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and to support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The specific schedule will be established by the department. Per Rice Policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $63,731 - $67,000 annually.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.