Research Administrator I - University of Florida

Research Administrator I

The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span 11 of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Shared Resources Coordinator at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), you will be responsible for the administration of UFHCC managed shared resources. This includes the administration of grants allocations, effort, cost recovery, and other activities in support of the aims and mission of the shared resources.  Exhibiting poise, tact, a professional demeanor and attitude, possessing excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly is necessary for success in this role.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting Shared Resource Director(s) with the management of staff payroll and leave requests, including the management of systems and payroll approvals, as necessary.
• Preparing scheduled metrics reports for use by shared resources leadership, working closely with the Shared Resource Director(s) and Research Intelligence to refine and analyze collected data.
• Working with Research Development to identify publications and grants highlighting Shared Resource usage, coordinating and cataloguing the creation of impactful vignettes highlighting Shared Resource usage and preparing examples to present in Shared Resource administrative meetings

This is an entry-level position, ideal for candidates with an interest in starting a career in research administration and/or administratively supporting lab operations in an academic research environment. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$22 - $27, hourly; commensurate with education and experience.

This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.  

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Research Administration, or another relevant discipline.
• Some experience in research administration, shared resource management, or similar, with preference for experience in an NCI-designated cancer center or similar, complex NIH funded center.
• Awareness or basic knowledge of the programs and processes of primary granting agencies, to include, but not limited to, NIH, NSF, DOD, and other federal sponsors, state and private foundation regulations and requirements, as well as other corporate and private sponsors.
• Awareness or knowledge of research operations in a complex academic institution.

Qualities:

• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently, maintain appropriate discretion, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn, seek out, and apply new knowledge, methods, and information.
• Proven sense of professional ethics and conduct, understanding and effectively using and applying Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
• Demonstrated forward-thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to successfully work independently, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skillset.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate program issues and to respond appropriately in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated success and experience in project management, as well as the ability to lead focus groups and committees through project completion.
• Proficient time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, anticipate and identify conflicts, and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions to optimize performance and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated success and experience in project management, as well as the ability to lead focus groups and committees through project completion.
• Proficient time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, anticipate and identify conflicts, and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions to optimize performance and drive projects to completion.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. 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.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.