Sponsored Research Administrator IV

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly knowledgeable Research Administrator, preferably a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), to join our Sponsored Research Administration team. This position plays a key role in supporting the organization's research mission through the effective administration of externally sponsored programs. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of sponsored research administration, including federal and non-federal funding mechanisms, sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and research compliance standards. Provides comprehensive administrative oversight of externally funded research activities across the award lifecycle, including proposal and award administration, sponsor communications, research agreements, subawards, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Serves as a liaison among investigators, research staff, institutional stakeholders, and sponsoring agencies to facilitate timely and effective management of sponsored projects. Supports organizational accountability through documentation management, oversight of required submissions and approvals, audit and monitoring support, and continuous improvement of research administration processes and practices. The successful individual will be a collaborative problem-solver who can effectively advise investigators and research staff, navigate complex research administration issues, and contribute to the continued success of the sponsored research enterprise. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing and processing applications for federal and non-federal research funding for assigned KP regions to ensure research budget accuracy, completeness, and compliance with sponsor requirements and KP guidelines; providing necessary information, reports, and compliance documentation to meet government and funding agency requirements; proactively monitoring, validating, and troubleshooting data in enterprise-wide research administration systems; providing advanced consultation to physicians, investigators, and research staff; partnering with research and accounting staff for assigned KP regions; reviewing administrative requirements from external research sponsors; and contributing to the accuracy and completion of institutional research documents.

Promotes learning in others by proactively providing and/or developing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members; builds relationships with cross-functional/external stakeholders and customers. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; proactively provides actionable feedback to others and to managers. Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples and provides options and recommendations. Adopts new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; champions change and helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Facilitates team collaboration to support a business outcome. Completes work assignments autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions; encourages team members to adapt to and follow all procedures and policies. Collaborates cross-functionally and/or externally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations and solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines. Identifies, speaks up, and capitalizes on improvement opportunities across teams; uses influence to guide others and engages stakeholders to achieve