Research Administrator Ii-Office Of Research Admin (3 Openings)

University of Tennessee SystemMemphis, TN

$5,566 - $7,793 / month

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$5,566-$7,793/month

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

JobID: 10263

Category: Administrative

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-05T21:12:56+00:00

JobShift:

Market Range: 13

Hiring Salary: $5,566.40 - $7,792.95/Monthly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Research Administrator provides institutional review of proposals prepared by college and department research administrators and serves as the institutional point of contact for an assigned college portfolio from funding opportunity through award acceptance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Research Administration, Science, Health Administration, or a related field. (Master's Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of administrative, financial, or research support experience; OR Master's Degree and two (2) years of administrative, financial, or research support experience; OR a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight (8) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor requirements, the Uniform Guidance, and cost principles.
Knowledge of budget development and of institutional commitments a proposal can create.
Skill in reviewing complex documents for compliance and completeness under deadlines.
Skill in electronic research administration and sponsor submission systems.
Ability to advise faculty and administrators clearly on requirements they did not write.
Ability to determine when a matter exceeds delegated authority and to escalate it.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.

Reviews sponsored proposals for compliance with funding opportunity requirements, institutional eligibility, budget accuracy, cost principle application, and overall completeness.
Identifies institutional commitments, including cost share, effort, space, and matching requirements, and routes them for institutional decision.
Advises investigators and departmental administrators on sponsor requirements, financial allowability, and submission strategies.
Identifies recurring portfolio issues and partners with the college leadership and departments to develop proactive solutions.
Reviews notices of award and negotiated terms, confirms institutional acceptability, and prepares the award abstract handed to Sponsored Award Financial Services.
Coordinates just-in-time submissions, progress reports, and post-submission material.
Identifies opportunities to automate, streamline, or eliminate manual processes and coordinates improvements with system teams.
Remains current on federal, sponsor, and institutional requirements through ongoing professional development.
Serves as the institutional point of contact for an assigned college or set of departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Reviews sponsored proposals for compliance with funding opportunity requirements, institutional eligibility, budget accuracy, cost principle application, and overall completeness.
Identifies institutional commitments, including cost share, effort, space, and matching requirements, and routes them for institutional decision.
Advises investigators and departmental administrators on sponsor requirements, financial allowability, and submission strategies.
Identifies recurring portfolio issues and partners with the college leadership and departments to develop proactive solutions.
Reviews notices of award and negotiated terms, confirms institutional acceptability, and prepares the award abstract handed to Sponsored Award Financial Services.
Coordinates just-in-time submissions, progress reports, and post-submission material.
Identifies opportunities to automate, streamline, or eliminate manual processes and coordinates improvements with system teams.
Remains current on federal, sponsor, and institutional requirements through ongoing professional development.
Serves as the institutional point of contact for an assigned college or set of departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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FAQs About Research Administrator Ii-Office Of Research Admin (3 Openings) Jobs at University of Tennessee System

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Candidates can expect a pay range between $5,566.4–$7,792.95 per month for this role.

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University of Tennessee System lists this role as a Full-time position.

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University of Tennessee System is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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University of Tennessee System offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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