Research Administration Associate

Summary

The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is seeking a research administration associate to support the section's post-award activities, including effort management in PEPT/ERS, SAP transactions, sponsored programs budget and expense management, invoicing, reporting and compliance.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

• Manage grants and contracts for GI and Hepatology Research, providing post-award financial and administrative support to faculty and staff.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the grants management process.
• Review and analyze current protocols, faculty-staff communication, and quality of grant administration.
• Review and approve financial and administrative transactions, 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, monitoring, and reconciliation of budgets for grant quarterly/biannual/annual reporting purposes.
• Prepare financial reports and track research mission financials for department leadership review for the financial performance of grants and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and all applicable guidelines.
• Prepare outgoing subcontracts and review incoming subcontracts.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, department leadership, College administrative offices, and sponsors to facilitate effective grant management.
• Analyze grant and contract financial activity and make recommendations to improve financial stewardship and compliance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  
   

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.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

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