Job Identification: 44575
Job Category: Research
Apply Before: 11/02/2026, 10:42 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Locations: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid)
Hiring Salary: $47,080 - $70,619
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
The Unit Research Administrator supports researchers by preparing budget projections, developing materials for compliance analysis, and advising the researchers concerning the review of the proposals by Sponsored Research. The position researches internal and external grant sources and disseminates information on grant opportunities of interest to researchers in a college or department. After awards are made, the position provides guidance to researchers on administrative steps such as setting up accounts, hiring staff, reconciling the projects on a regular basis, reviewing and approving invoices and financial reports prepared by Sponsored Research, preparing expenditure transfers and override requests with supporting justification, and reviewing the final reconciliation of the projects prepared by Sponsored Research.
Responsibilities
Reviews award budget and expenditures (expenses, equipment, and salaries) for compliance with grant terms and unit guidelines.
Conveys proposal guidelines to researcher. Reviews applications for research projects for format and completeness.
Finds and promotes grant opportunities. Identifies sources of funding for the conduct of research and/or service programs. Provides assistance and guidance to facilitate the development, administrative review, and funding process for faculty.
Reconciles projects on a monthly basis, prepares documents to correct expenditures in keeping with the budget categories, and maintains supporting documentation.
Assists with budget and activity reports on active grants for Sponsored Research as well as reporting on unit research activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Job Category: Research
Apply Before: 11/02/2026, 10:42 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Locations: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid)
Hiring Salary: $47,080 - $70,619
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
The Unit Research Administrator supports researchers by preparing budget projections, developing materials for compliance analysis, and advising the researchers concerning the review of the proposals by Sponsored Research. The position researches internal and external grant sources and disseminates information on grant opportunities of interest to researchers in a college or department. After awards are made, the position provides guidance to researchers on administrative steps such as setting up accounts, hiring staff, reconciling the projects on a regular basis, reviewing and approving invoices and financial reports prepared by Sponsored Research, preparing expenditure transfers and override requests with supporting justification, and reviewing the final reconciliation of the projects prepared by Sponsored Research.
Responsibilities
Reviews award budget and expenditures (expenses, equipment, and salaries) for compliance with grant terms and unit guidelines.
Conveys proposal guidelines to researcher. Reviews applications for research projects for format and completeness.
Finds and promotes grant opportunities. Identifies sources of funding for the conduct of research and/or service programs. Provides assistance and guidance to facilitate the development, administrative review, and funding process for faculty.
Reconciles projects on a monthly basis, prepares documents to correct expenditures in keeping with the budget categories, and maintains supporting documentation.
Assists with budget and activity reports on active grants for Sponsored Research as well as reporting on unit research activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.