Grant Administrator – Office of Research Administration

About the role

The Office of Research Administration at the University of Miami is seeking a Grant Administrator to manage sponsored research proposals and awards. This position works independently, ensuring compliance with university and agency requirements while supporting faculty and research teams across campuses.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyze, negotiate, and endorse completed sponsored proposals and awards.
• Communicate with extramural agencies on proposal and grant matters.
• Provide advice to faculty and staff on sponsor policies, government regulations, and award terms.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, compliance offices, IRB, risk management, and other university units to ensure efficient project management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to university and federal guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in research administration, including proposal development, review, and award setup.
• Knowledge of federal agency requirements (NIH, DOD/DARPA, NSF, FAA, DOE, OMB Circulars, Export Control, FAR).
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and stay current with regulatory changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong customer‑service orientation.

Required skills

• Huron Research suite
• grants.gov
• eRA Commons
• DMAS