Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.
The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.
JOB TITLE
Research Administrator I, II
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Florida Polytechnic University seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Research Administrator to support the University's growing research portfolio and sponsored programs enterprise.
This position will be filled at the Research Administrator I or II level depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
The Research Administrator supports faculty and institutional leadership throughout the sponsored project lifecycle with a primary focus on post-award administration, sponsored project compliance, financial stewardship, and faculty support. Responsibilities may expand to include pre-award proposal development, budget preparation, proposal review, and award management activities as the University's research portfolio continues to grow.
The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, university administrators, and external sponsors to ensure sponsored projects are administered in accordance with sponsor requirements, university policies, and applicable regulations.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing research administration function while supporting Florida Polytechnic University's strategic research and innovation goals.
Hiring Note
Florida Polytechnic University is committed to developing talent within the research administration profession. Candidates with strong transferable skills in higher education administration, finance, accounting, compliance, procurement, contracts administration, project management, or related fields are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have extensive prior research administration experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Sponsored Project Administration
Administer assigned sponsored projects throughout the award lifecycle.
Assist with award setup, modifications, and closeout.
Monitor budgets and expenditures.
Review financial activity for compliance and allowability.
Track project deadlines and reporting requirements.
Assist with cost-share administration.
Support sponsor reporting activities.
Compliance & Stewardship
Review expenditures for compliance with sponsor requirements.
Monitor award terms and conditions.
Support subrecipient monitoring activities.
Assist with research compliance initiatives.
Maintain project documentation and records.
Identify and escalate compliance concerns.
Faculty Support
Serve as a resource for faculty regarding sponsored project administration.
Provide guidance on sponsor and institutional requirements.
Support faculty in…