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Organizational Summary Sponsored Research enables and safeguards research activity at America's fastest‑rising university, the University of South Florida. Offering a multitude of services including proposal development, pre‑ and post‑award administration, financial compliance, risk management, specialized training, credentialing, and outreach, Sponsored Research strategically balances the university's mission, the sponsor's objectives, and the investigator's pursuits.
Job Description This is a senior‑level position in the Sponsored Research office with responsibility for negotiating, extending, administering, terminating, renegotiating, and monitoring a high volume of complex, inter‑disciplinary, and multi‑institution grant contracts and sub‑contracts. This position is also responsible for assisting departmental contacts such as faculty, Principal Investigators (PIs), and administrative staff with proposal preparation, large and complex project budgeting, and interpretation of agency/sponsor guidelines and regulations on these projects. The role assists departments and colleges in complying with grant administration policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and trains Sponsored Research Administrators. It differs from the SRA II position by managing a workload of increased complexity, serving as a backup to the Assistant Director, and assisting with SRA training.
Responsibilities
Assist and consult with faculty and PIs during the preparation and development of large, complex grant proposals for USF Centers and multidisciplinary projects.
Review proposals, provide recommendations, draft modifications, and interpret funding agency guidelines and regulations for unique scenarios. Ensure timely submission and compliance with federal and state regulations. Advise stakeholders on policy changes.
Set up and process awarded grants in enterprise systems, ensuring release of funds per award guidelines, reviewing contract terms, and managing IRB, IACUC, or biosafety considerations.
Act as liaison with PIs, faculty, and other grant staff regarding expenditure restrictions, contract amendments, extensions, and compliance matters.
Serve as backup to the Assistant Director, review submissions and documents for approval, assist other SRAs, and represent Sponsored Research at meetings, conferences, and committees.
Assist with training and onboarding of new SRAs, including hands‑on training for workload management.
Negotiate, draft, and review complex contracts, sub‑contracts, and amendments with sponsoring agencies, ensuring alignment with university guidelines and mission; consult with relevant offices to resolve outstanding matters.
Support the development of multi‑line budgets, budget projections, justifications, and determine appropriate salary levels, effort percentages, fringe benefits, and F&A rates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years of research administration or related professional administrative experience; or Master’s degree and two years of related experience.
Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Additional Information For Applicants This position requires a Level I background check.
The hiring salary range for this position is $56,000 - $77,900.
About Us With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, fostering development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3 % of universities in the U.S. With an all‑time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Higher Education
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Organizational Summary Sponsored Research enables and safeguards research activity at America's fastest‑rising university, the University of South Florida. Offering a multitude of services including proposal development, pre‑ and post‑award administration, financial compliance, risk management, specialized training, credentialing, and outreach, Sponsored Research strategically balances the university's mission, the sponsor's objectives, and the investigator's pursuits.
Job Description This is a senior‑level position in the Sponsored Research office with responsibility for negotiating, extending, administering, terminating, renegotiating, and monitoring a high volume of complex, inter‑disciplinary, and multi‑institution grant contracts and sub‑contracts. This position is also responsible for assisting departmental contacts such as faculty, Principal Investigators (PIs), and administrative staff with proposal preparation, large and complex project budgeting, and interpretation of agency/sponsor guidelines and regulations on these projects. The role assists departments and colleges in complying with grant administration policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and trains Sponsored Research Administrators. It differs from the SRA II position by managing a workload of increased complexity, serving as a backup to the Assistant Director, and assisting with SRA training.
Responsibilities
Assist and consult with faculty and PIs during the preparation and development of large, complex grant proposals for USF Centers and multidisciplinary projects.
Review proposals, provide recommendations, draft modifications, and interpret funding agency guidelines and regulations for unique scenarios. Ensure timely submission and compliance with federal and state regulations. Advise stakeholders on policy changes.
Set up and process awarded grants in enterprise systems, ensuring release of funds per award guidelines, reviewing contract terms, and managing IRB, IACUC, or biosafety considerations.
Act as liaison with PIs, faculty, and other grant staff regarding expenditure restrictions, contract amendments, extensions, and compliance matters.
Serve as backup to the Assistant Director, review submissions and documents for approval, assist other SRAs, and represent Sponsored Research at meetings, conferences, and committees.
Assist with training and onboarding of new SRAs, including hands‑on training for workload management.
Negotiate, draft, and review complex contracts, sub‑contracts, and amendments with sponsoring agencies, ensuring alignment with university guidelines and mission; consult with relevant offices to resolve outstanding matters.
Support the development of multi‑line budgets, budget projections, justifications, and determine appropriate salary levels, effort percentages, fringe benefits, and F&A rates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years of research administration or related professional administrative experience; or Master’s degree and two years of related experience.
Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Additional Information For Applicants This position requires a Level I background check.
The hiring salary range for this position is $56,000 - $77,900.
About Us With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, fostering development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3 % of universities in the U.S. With an all‑time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Higher Education
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