Research Administration Specialist

Research Administration SpecialistThe first date of consideration is October 2, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education beyond high school, please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire, if applicable.Posting DetailsPosition Title - Research Administration SpecialistWork Location - Springfield CampusOut-of-State Employment - Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.Department - Office of Research AdministrationHR Home Department - 070103 RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIONPay Grade - 42Proposed Salary - $25.48 - $27.88/hourSponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants.Appointment Type - Full Time RegularExempt/Non-Exempt - Non-ExemptGeneral Function - The Research Administration Specialist assists the Director of Research Administration in ensuring that the University is in compliance with applicable laws and federal regulations relating to external funding of University research, instruction, and public service programs. The Research Administration Specialist assists the Director of Research Administration by processing, review, negotiation, and acceptance of sponsored project activities and ensures proper stewardship of awarded funds in compliance with sponsor, federal, state, and University regulations.Description of Primary Duties - The Research Administration Specialist conducts the processing, review, negotiation, and acceptance of sponsored project activities and ensures proper stewardship of awarded funds in compliance with sponsor, federal, state, and University regulations.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - Education: A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience: With a high school diploma, at least three years of experience in research administration, administration of sponsored programs, and/or writing grant proposals is required; with a Bachelor's degree, one year of experience in research administration, administration of sponsored programs, and/or writing grant proposals is required. Knowledge of governmental and granting agency regulations pertaining to grants and contracts and experience in reviewing proposals, budgets, grants, and contracts for adherence to state and federal regulations and University policy is required. Skills: Demonstrated knowledge and application of standard budgeting procedures is required. Knowledge of the electronic grants process (including a demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) are required. Knowledge and understanding of research ethics and confidentiality principles and practices as defined by the Office of Research Integrity is required. The ability to make sound decisions by applying policies and procedures and using available resources is required. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, granting agencies, and the public. The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents is required. Must have the ability to analyze information and research a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues. The ability to work independently and with limited supervision is required. The ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines is required.