Senior Research Administration Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7276254 (Ref.No. 20388-en_US)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

Summary

The Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a driven, detail oriented, Senior Research Administration Associate to lead grant management efforts in support of the department\'s growing research mission. This position will lead all pre and post award activities, focusing on funding opportunities and financial reporting.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

This position may offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule to be determined at a later date.

Job Duties

  • Provides grant program expertise, financial expertise, and guidance related to sponsored research to leaders and faculty.
  • Reviews and approve grant applications, certifying summary data in the College\'s electronic Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network (BRAIN) on behalf of the department.
  • Contributes and leads the development and continuous improvement of the pre-award and post award grants management process.
  • Reviews and analyzes current protocols, faculty-staff communication, and quality of the submission process. Makes recommendations for process revisions and lead implementation of changes as appropriate.
  • Consults with faculty regarding funding opportunities, eligibility, and application requirements for sponsored funding.
  • Contributes to the preparation of budget for grant quarterly/biannual/annual reporting purposes.
  • Prepares grants and subcontracts submissions internally (BRAIN) and externally (Sponsor sites).
  • Serves as grants liaison between faculty, Baylor College of Medicine, national and international institutions, and/or federal/private funding agencies.
  • Provides administrative support for research faculty recruitment efforts, communicating with senior research faculty recruits regarding contractual requests, grant funding and budget, space and additional resource requests.
  • Manages effort reporting within college tracking systems (PEPT, ERS) and make changes as needed for research faculty and staff.
  • Analyzes and monitors research project timelines, communicate with PIs on deadlines and reporting requirements.
  • Advises departmental leadership on research mission growth opportunities and future staffing needs.
  • Performs 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.
  • Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Research Administrator Certification through the Research Administrators Certification Counsil (RACC).
  • Experience with SAP, Brain, effort reporting systems.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.


Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.