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Research Administrator III
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| Objective: |
Join Our Mental Health Research Team
The University of Florida Department of Psychiatry seeks a dedicated Research Administrator III to support groundbreaking mental health research that improves lives in our community and beyond. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to scientific discovery while developing your career in academic research administration.
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About the Opportunity
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As a Research Administrator III, you'll serve as a trusted partner to faculty investigators, managing complex research projects from conception through completion. You'll work alongside passionate researchers committed to advancing our understanding of mental health conditions and developing innovative treatments.
Grant Management:
- Responsible for overseeing the development and preparation of grant/contract applications.
- This individual will be responsible for assuring all department proposals are routed for department approval, liaising with the College of Medicine, other Colleges and the Division of Sponsored Programs.
- This individual will assist in completing university and agency forms; reviewing all grant applications prior to submission, ensuring that all technical requirements of the funding agency are complete, accurate, and appropriately formatted.
- This position will work directly with the funding agency, collaborating UF departments or collaborating institution’s administrators, as well as assisting faculty, and residents in identifying possible funding sources for their research programs.
- Negotiating research contracts.
- Partners with department’s website manager for publishing of the department’s research web page and performing other related duties as assigned.
- Work in and set up grant funding and awards in UFIRST.
- Ensuring all budgetary, commitment, and compliance requirements are followed.
- Confer with investigators and campus administrators to ensure that any changes or corrections are processed as needed.
- Analyze expenses, develop cost projections, and provide financial tracking and fiscal control to fulfill university and sponsor reporting requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between research faculty and UF core offices, as well as consortium sites, to facilitate a close working relationship for the duration of the award or agreement.
Administration Research:
- Promotes and facilitates both clinical and basic science research for the Department of Psychiatry in conjunction with College of Medicine and the Division of Sponsored Research.
- Provides expertise and advice to faculty and to department and college administrators regarding funding policies, rules, and regulations.
- Provides the faculty information on sources of grant funding through federal, state, and private sector organizations/agencies.
- Advises faculty on long-term financial viability of individual sponsored projects. Prepares special reports as requested or required of the department Chair and/or Director.
- Maintain and facilitate agenda, communication, and follow up for Research Leadership Meetings with Department Chair, Director and Division Chiefs.
- Provide the research leadership with quarterly new proposal/award reports, work to develop or revise department policies that relate to research.
- Scheduled quarterly meetings with research faculty to review all sources of funding.
- Coordinate annual review of research space report for department review and approval.
- Review communications from NIH and other federal and state agencies to share with research faculty and staff.
- Liaison with administrative and fiscal team to support all research faculty and staff.
Supervision and General Administrative Responsibilities:
- Supervises the following positions, Fiscal II and Research Administrator II staff. Meets regularly with them and monitors their performance, provided help and feedback as needed. Provides or arranges for training and cross-training and completes performance appraisals.
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| Expected Salary: |
$72,000 - $77,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.
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| Required Qualifications: |
Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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| Preferred: |
- Master's degree; Experience with Grants and grant writing.
- Previous research experience.
Knowledge of publishing, negotiating research contracts and working with the Internal Review Board.
- Post award experience and/or finance and accounting experience preferred.
- Proficiency with research databases and statistical software. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
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ABOUT GAINESVILLE
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Join a supportive academic environment that values professional growth, work-life balance, and collaborative excellence. Our Gainesville campus provides access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.
The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville , Visit Gainesville.
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| Benefits and Compensation |
We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off. As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees including:
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
- Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break,
- Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:
- Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above, including a diversity statement indicating how your previous experiences have prepared you to contribute to an inclusive institutional culture.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |