Research Advancement Administrator, Senior

Job Profile: Research Administration Specialist 3 Job Family: Research Administration Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $78,000.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Responsible for collaborating with faculty and researchers in managing intermediate to complex aspects of proposal development, development of financial resources and programs, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Job Description: The primary role of the Research Advancement Administrator, Senior (RAA, Sr.) is to provide pre-award support for the units within the Natural Sciences division of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College). Reporting to the Research Advancement Manager (RAM), Natural Sciences, the RAA, Sr. will provide direct support to principal investigators in compliant proposal preparation and submission. The RAA, Sr. will also serve as a liaison across campus between colleges, schools, departments and principal investigators in their interactions with the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA). This position is a perfect role for career growth in research enterprise. Position Salary Range: $75,000 - $78,000 per year; DOE Essential Duties: • Provides pre-award RA support primarily for The College's Natural Sciences division and may also provide support to other units in The College as needed. • Follows all College and University policies and processes for timely and compliant proposal submission. • Contributes to training resources and provides feedback to improve proposal workflow. • Reviews funding announcements and provides recommendations on eligibility and sponsor requirements and document support towards successful proposal submission. • Communicates and coordinates with the RAM for clarification of application guidelines, as needed. • Evaluates required administrative information for compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies. • Prepares sponsor budgets in accordance with sponsor guidelines and assists Principal Investigators (PIs) with budget and budget justification requests. Assists and completes other sponsor-required forms and documents, and reviews for compliance, such as current and pending support, biosketches, facilities, data management, etc. • Advises subrecipients on the completion and submission of documents and needed documentation and timeline. • Verifies cost share requirements and coordinates internal processes to garner required approvals. • Routes proposals for internal approval prior to submission by the central sponsored projects office (ORSPA). • Finalizes and uploads proposal files for submission through institutional and sponsor submission systems such as system-to-system, Research.gov, NSPIRES, ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace, PAMS, proposalCENTRAL, and other portals as required. • Assists with post-submission action items requested by the sponsor such as Just in Time requests, revised budgets, significant scope of work modifications, additional certifications, etc. • Assists in establishing and following a process for hand-off to post-award staff prior to and/or at awards. • Maintains all applicable project records and files in the shared drive. • Performs other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in pre-award • Experience in coordinating responses to a variety of sponsors • Experience in managing multiple requests at the same time, prioritization, and excellent time management skills • Evidence of effective communication skills (both written and verbal) • Evidence of being team oriented • Experience in training and/or mentoring staff • CRA or other qualified research administration certification Working Environment: Remote options may be considered for qualified candidates. • Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting. Use office equipment including a desktop computer. • Lift up to 20 pounds. • Communicate to perform essential duties. • Work both independently and within a complex structured team. • Remote/hybrid/flexible work schedule possible based on specific conditions Department Statement: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College) is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions. This position provides an opportunity to exercise initiative and enhance leadership skills. The College offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any school at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, The College offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines - from science and math to languages and philosophy - that few other colleges and universities can provide. The College has 90+ undergraduate majors and 140+ graduate degrees housed in 23 interdisciplinary schools and departments. The College is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century. Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. ASU Statement: Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. 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Created: 2026-03-04