Research Administration Assistant
Job no: 541064
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:19011100 - EG-CONTRACTS - GRANTS ACCTING
Classification Title:
Research Administration Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Expected Salary:
Starting at $22.24 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.
This is a time-limited position
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 541064
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:19011100 - EG-CONTRACTS - GRANTS ACCTING
Classification Title:
Research Administration Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support for proposal development, review, and submission.
- Assist with post-award activities including budget monitoring, reporting, and payroll distribution.
- Track effort commitments, monitor project expenses, and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.
- Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, central administration, and funding sponsors.
- Maintain current knowledge of research compliance, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to process improvements and assist with special projects as assigned.
Expected Salary:
Starting at $22.24 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across faculty, staff, and funding agencies.
- Basic knowledge of sponsor regulations, state policies, and university procedures.
- Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and work independently with sound judgment.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with federal guidelines, including the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and service excellence.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and resume with application.
This is a time-limited position
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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