Research Administration Assistant

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $22.24 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Project reporting
Microsoft Excel
Research proposal writing
Faculty collaboration
Funder relationship management
Professional ethics
Research industry grant writing
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Project monitoring
PeopleSoft
Decision making
Grant project management
Compliance reporting for grants
HR systems
Research administration
Research regulatory compliance
Productivity software
Research budget management
Communication skills
Budget review
Entry level
Workday

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

541064

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible

DEPARTMENT:

19011100 - EG-CONTRACTS - GRANTS ACCTING

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Research Administration Assistant

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support for proposal development, review, and submission.
Assist with post-award activities including budget monitoring, reporting, and payroll distribution.
Track effort commitments, monitor project expenses, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.
Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, central administration, and funding sponsors.
Maintain current knowledge of research compliance, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to process improvements and assist with special projects as assigned.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Starting at $22.24 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across faculty, staff, and funding agencies.
Basic knowledge of sponsor regulations, state policies, and university procedures.
Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and work independently with sound judgment.
Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with federal guidelines, including the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and service excellence.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This is a time-limited position

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

ADVERTISED:

21 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

04 Sep 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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