Senior Research Administration Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7289533 (Ref:20785-en_US)

Posted: October 27, 2024

Job Description

Summary

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced, reliable and enthusiastic Senior Research Administration Associate to manage the pre- and post-award processes for grant/contract activities in the department. The position is expected to be the resource for faculty, research admin staff, and principal investigators on grant submissions and post award management, and may train and mentor lower level associates and faculty on research administration.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

Pre-Award

  • Manage federal, state and industry grants, contracts & subcontract submissions internally and externally.
  • Serveas POC between OOR, sponsors, PIs, collaborating institutions.
  • Gather and create documents necessary for grant submission including budget, budget justification, other support, statement of work, etc and communicate timelines to faculty to ensure applications are submitted on time to central office for review and approval.
  • Review and approve grant application proposals for sections assigned in the College's electronic Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network (BRAIN).
  • Ensure compliance with all guidelines for funding purpose.
  • Make recommendations for process improvement to increase efficiency and implement changes.
  • Attend workshops on research administration for continued education and contribute to the development and improvement of the pre-/post- award management process.

Post-Award

  • Responsible for post-awards management with oversight from department leadership.
  • Confirm sourcing of research staff to appropriate accounts monthly.
  • Generate monthly financial reports on research awards.
  • Submit invoices to sponsors.
  • Contribute to the preparation of budget for annual grant reporting per college and sponsor guidelines.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day sponsored research activities for the unit.
  • During major submission deadline, the role is expected to ensure all submissions are completed in time for final review and submission.
  • Maintainsection dual appointments.
  • Maintain Memorandums of Understanding ( MOU).
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree. Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
  • Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good communication/interpersonal skills, accountable, organized, self-motivated, team player, works well under pressure, multitasking.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7289533 (Ref:20785-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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