Research Administrator II - Office of Research Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534932&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534932 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Grant or Research Administration Department: 29011700 - MD-OFFICE OF RESEARCH Classification Title: Research Administrator II Job Description: The Office of Research and the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind opportunity to join our team as a Research Administrator II. This new role is a vital step toward building future research infrastructure, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration, compliance, and funding management within the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine. About the Role The Research Administrator II will serve as a key resource, providing comprehensive pre and post-award administration and oversight of contracts and grants across the department. This role is designed to establish a new foundation for research administration within Community Health and Family Medicine, ensuring seamless integration of funding management, compliance, and operational oversight. Key Responsibilities: + Act as a central resource for faculty and staff, offering guidance and expertise in research administration policies, procedures, and best practices. + Provide fiscal management and reporting support, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations from award inception to closeout. + Collaborate closely with faculty and research teams to streamline research funding processes, optimizing efficiency and accuracy. + Develop and refine administrative structures that will support future research growth within Community Health and Family Medicine. + Ensure adherence to funding requirements while assisting with proposal development, budgeting, and post-award activities. Why This Role is Unique This position is not just another administrative role—it represents a critical evolution in research administration. As we expand our research portfolio, this role will help establish the necessary framework to sustain and enhance research infrastructure for years to come. Your contributions will directly impact how research is funded, managed, and executed, setting new standards for efficiency and excellence. Who Should Apply We are seeking an innovative, detail-oriented professional with experience in research administration, grant management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, proactive problem-solver, and a strategic thinker eager to be at the forefront of research administration transformation. Join Us in Shaping the Future This is more than a job—this is an opportunity to lead change, create impact, and establish a foundation for the future of research administration. If you’re ready to make history with us, we invite you to apply and be a part of this pioneering initiative. Expected Salary: $60,000 -$65,000; commensurate with education and experience. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, to collect, evaluate and analyze data. To work independently, to coordinate and supervise projects to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures and to analyze same. Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, please apply throughCareers at UF (https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/) and upload the following documents with your application: + Cover letter + Resume + Contact information for at least three professional references If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). This is a time-limited position. Hybrid and remote opportunities available. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 19 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 05 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time