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.Position 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.Equal Opportunity Statement: Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.Background Check Statement: Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University