Baylor University
Pre-Award University Research Administrator/Senior Pre-Award URA
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Job Posting
What We Are Looking For Baylor University is seeking a Pre-Award University Research Administrator (URA) or a Senior Pre-Award URA to facilitate the submission of strong, compliant proposals by Baylor faculty and researchers. The URA navigates and interprets sponsor policies, guidelines, and requirements as well as enforces pre-award institutional and administrative compliance and policies while acting as an engaging and knowledgeable institutional partner. Remote work is available for this position. Qualifications: For the Pre-Award URA, a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience is required. For the Senior URA, a Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant work experience is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. *All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Budgeting Cost Awareness Priority and Time Management Sharing Knowledge Analytical Thinking Superior attention to detail when reviewing grant and contract documents Ability to create and review complex budgets Ability to think independently and make qualified judgments Strong written and verbal communication skills Baylor reserves the right to hire candidates into either classification based on education and experience. What You Will Do Deliver customer service and guidance to researchers Provide high-quality customer service to Principal Investigators (PIs) and research teams, consulting with faculty on grant funding opportunities and application requirement Coordinate and manage grant proposal processes Oversee the grant proposal process by working closely with PIs and research teams to draft, compile, and refine proposals, manage timelines, and ensure all components are ready for submission Ensure compliance and review of submissions Review grant applications and associated budgets for compliance with sponsor requirements, interpret complex regulations, and secure all necessary institutional approvals before submission Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Work with internal departments (finance, legal, contracts) and external partners (sub-awardees, collaborators) to gather required documents and approvals for successful applications Prepare budgets, reports, and documentation Develop and finalize project budgets, draft and fact-check proposal documents and presentations, attend team meetings to report on pre-award activities, and create complex reports and spreadsheets using specialized software Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission Ability to comply with university policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for Pre-Award URA is $70,000 - $80,000. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for Senior Pre-Award URA is $80,000 - $90,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Are Looking For Baylor University is seeking a Pre-Award University Research Administrator (URA) or a Senior Pre-Award URA to facilitate the submission of strong, compliant proposals by Baylor faculty and researchers. The URA navigates and interprets sponsor policies, guidelines, and requirements as well as enforces pre-award institutional and administrative compliance and policies while acting as an engaging and knowledgeable institutional partner. Remote work is available for this position. Qualifications: For the Pre-Award URA, a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience is required. For the Senior URA, a Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant work experience is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. *All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Budgeting Cost Awareness Priority and Time Management Sharing Knowledge Analytical Thinking Superior attention to detail when reviewing grant and contract documents Ability to create and review complex budgets Ability to think independently and make qualified judgments Strong written and verbal communication skills Baylor reserves the right to hire candidates into either classification based on education and experience. What You Will Do Deliver customer service and guidance to researchers Provide high-quality customer service to Principal Investigators (PIs) and research teams, consulting with faculty on grant funding opportunities and application requirement Coordinate and manage grant proposal processes Oversee the grant proposal process by working closely with PIs and research teams to draft, compile, and refine proposals, manage timelines, and ensure all components are ready for submission Ensure compliance and review of submissions Review grant applications and associated budgets for compliance with sponsor requirements, interpret complex regulations, and secure all necessary institutional approvals before submission Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Work with internal departments (finance, legal, contracts) and external partners (sub-awardees, collaborators) to gather required documents and approvals for successful applications Prepare budgets, reports, and documentation Develop and finalize project budgets, draft and fact-check proposal documents and presentations, attend team meetings to report on pre-award activities, and create complex reports and spreadsheets using specialized software Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission Ability to comply with university policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for Pre-Award URA is $70,000 - $80,000. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for Senior Pre-Award URA is $80,000 - $90,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.