Overview

The Sponsored Research Administrator is a full-time professional position at Woodwell Climate Research Center, supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) in developing, preparing, and submitting high-quality research proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing funding solicitations and translating sponsor requirements into structured submission plans.
Developing detailed project budgets and budget justifications.
Coordinating required proposal components such as biosketches and data management plans.
Managing internal approval workflows and submission routing through grant systems.
Resolving budgetary and administrative issues with sponsors.
Supporting administrative processes such as no-cost extensions and award transfers.
Tracking reporting deadlines and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
Assisting in collecting subrecipient documentation and ensuring eligibility compliance.
Maintaining accurate and audit-ready records in institutional databases.
Identifying and recommending improvements to research administration policies.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, research administration, or a related field.
At least two years of relevant professional experience in research administration or grants management.
Direct experience in pre-award research administration (minimum 2 years preferred).
Strong understanding of federal research regulations, particularly 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
Experience managing multi-institutional proposals and subawards.
Strong numerical accuracy and financial documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.

Benefits

The role is offered in a flexible work environment with hybrid options, a full-time salaried position with expectations aligned to a standard 40-hour workweek.