Pre-Award Research Administrator - Development

Pre-Award Research Administrator - Development

Office of Pre-Award Services (OPAS)

Research and Engagement

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

The Pre-Award Research Administrator - Development (PARA-D) is a resource to faculty and staff in schools, colleges, centers and institutes offices on all aspects of proposal development in the pursuit of funding from federal and non-federal sponsoring agencies. The PARA-D provides leadership, guidance, and expertise to ensure timely, high quality, and coordinated proposal support services.

This role has the potential for on campus or remote work according to our flexible work guidelines. Reliable internet access is required for remote work.

For more information including minimum qualifications and application instructions, please visit: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/511027/preaward-research-admin-dev  

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.