Research Administration Associate

Summary

The Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX is seeking a Research Administration Associate. This role will assist on the grants submission process and participate on the pre- and post-award management processes. The pre-award will be the primary focus and budgeting/post-award responsibilities will be a secondary focus. Amongst the key responsibilities will be successful submission of research grants, progress reports, and close out.

Job Duties

• Prepares grant and subcontract submissions internally (BRAIN) and externally (Sponsor sites).
• Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of the pre-award and post award grants management process. Review and analyze current protocols, faculty-staff communication, and quality of the submission process. May make recommendations for process revisions and implement changes as appropriate.
• Reviews and approves grant applications, certifying summary data in the College's electronic Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network (BRAIN) on behalf of the department.
• May contribute to the preparation of budgets for grant quarterly/biannual/annual reporting purposes.
• Prepares financial reports and track research mission financials for department leadership review for financial performance of grants and contracts.
• Ensures compliance with all guidelines.
• Prepares outgoing subcontracts and review incoming subcontracts.
• Prepares grants budget as part of grants submission process.
• Work with the PIs to ensure timely submission of all required documentations.
• Assist on maintaining correct effort reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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