Tampa, FL, United States (Hybrid)
- Job Identification 42479
- Job Category Research
- Posting Date 01/22/2026, 07:42 PM
- Apply Before 02/19/2026, 07:42 PM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid)
- Essential Personnel No
Job Description
Housed within the USF College of Nursing Research Center, the Sr. Unit Research Administrator acts as a primary contact between Principal Investigators (faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and doctoral students), Sponsored Research, and Research Financial Management on the identification, development, review, submission and subsequent administration of grants and contracts. Position will be manage and mentor the college's Unit Research Administrator.
Responsibilities
Proposal Development and Pre-Award: Works closely with faculty and students in the development of proposals while ensuring compliance with applicable sponsor, University and College of Nursing regulations, guidelines, and processes. Provides technical assistance to facilitate the development of grant proposals and assists faculty with
submitting proposals to various agencies. Assists in critical review, writing, and editing of research proposal. Calculates budgets and ensures inclusion of all appropriate and
required elements including direct and indirect costs, cost share, program income, etc. Assists in developing budget justifications, review of sub-recipient budgets and
justifications, and insures accurate completion of sponsor application forms (electronic and hard copy) and USF internal forms. Works with the CON Research Center administrators and staff to insure completeness and compliance of all components of the proposal. Interfaces with USF DSR to submit proposals timely and accurately to sponsoring agencies.
Provides post-award financial administration and management for complex research funds. Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for complex grants and
contracts and prepares renewals and periodic reports for grant agencies, determine budget, invoicing schedule, restrictions and other pertinent information. Analyzes expenses, develops cost projections, and provides financial tracking and fiscal control to fulfill reporting requirements. Advises the Principal Investigator on the most effective way to achieve an effective, quality proposal and coordinates a timely submission process, ensuring appropriate approvals. Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and University terms and rules, and review, negotiation and acceptance of resulting grant awards. Provides technical assistance to PI, research administrators and the director.
Review, evaluate, and make recommendations related to the development and editing of CON operating controls designed to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Controls will be based on reasonableness, allow ability, and allocability of costs charged directly to sponsored projects. Provides reports on activities to administrators. Disseminates information through a newsletter, website, on-line or in conference or presentation to faculty, students, and staff as needed.
Attends meetings, collaborates with other research personnel for best practices, represents the college on committees/ task forces, and may act as backup to supervisor where needed at meetings, presentations, etc.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of research or research administration experience; A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience. There is no substitution of experience for the Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree and two years of project financial management experience at the college
About Us
Working at USF
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, which fosters their 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, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
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.
Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws
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.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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 affirmative action 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.
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