Location: Gainesville, FL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**JOB NO:** 539710 **WORK TYPE:** Staff Full-Time **LOCATION:** Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) **CATEGORIES:** Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Engineering **DEPARTMENT:** 19011100 - EG-CONTRACTS - GRANTS ACCTING **CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** Research Administrator I **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. **Professional Development & Career Pathways** The University of Florida is committed to supporting the growth and success of our research administrators. This position offers: - Access to professional development workshops, trainings, and certifications (such as CRA certification). - Opportunities to engage with university-wide committees and working groups. - Clear pathways for advancement into research administration, leadership, or specialized compliance roles. - A collaborative environment where initiative and innovation are recognized and rewarded. - Tuition support through UF’s Employee Education Program (EEP), which provides eligible employees the opportunity to take college courses at no cost, supporting both career advancement and lifelong learning. **EXPECTED SALARY:** Starting at $24.42/hr; commensurate with education and experience **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. **