University Research Administrator, Post-Award

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an University Research Administrator (URA) who will support the mission of the university by managing post-award grant administration including (but not limited to) record preparation and review, processing personnel, and assisting in transactions related to research.   

This is a remote position. 

A Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A Master’s degree and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. 

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. 

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

What You Will Do

• Ensure provision of excellent customer service to faculty, OVPR staff, and sponsors in the ongoing administration of sponsored research by serving as an expert resource to the Baylor research community
• Support all relevant post-award activities in coordination with Principal Investigators (PI), including selected transaction processing and monitoring, award maintenance, effort reporting, and final reconciliation for closeout
• Maintain collegial, professional relationships with constituents, including assigned faculty and academic unit personnel, sponsor contacts, and Baylor stakeholders in- and outside of OVPR
• Conduct periodic reviews for assigned sponsored accounts, including monitoring spending trends, recording of transactions, overdrafts, resolving small balances on awards, reviewing of restricted budgets, tracking cost sharing commitments, and monitoring of subrecipient expenditures, if applicable, to ensure accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines, including federal OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor specific, and institutional policies
• Maintain auditable records, including proposal and award documents, reports, transaction and review/authorization documentation, and sponsor and internal correspondence
• Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities, as assigned
• 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 - $73,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $51,569.56 - $85,089.77.

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.

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Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor 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’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled Apply