Research Administrator II

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Research Administrator II providing comprehensive administrative support for research activities at Rice University. Focusing on post-award administration and collaboration with faculty and stakeholders.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,731 - $80,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive post-award and operational support to faculty, research institutes, centers, and administrative units across campus
Collaborate with faculty and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper allocation of charges, accurate award management, and compliance with regulations
Oversee project budgets and supply data for financial and progress reports as required
Identify the need for and process no-cost extensions, project rebudgets, and cost transfers
Act as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Cost Accounting, and other departments at Rice
Create and uphold reporting protocols to comply with IRSO standards, ensuring all data is tracked, analyzed, and reviewed monthly for precise award management
Oversee and organize records, files, and reports
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience in research administration, grants administration, accounting, financial administration, or a related higher education environment
Knowledge of research administration — Familiarity with research administration practices and funding agency guidelines, regulations, and policies
Technical proficiency — Intermediate-level skill with word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications
Organizational excellence — Strong organizational and time management skills
Stakeholder communication — Ability to engage diverse stakeholders with situational awareness, tact, and professionalism
Analytical mindset — Demonstrates an inquisitive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Multitasking capability — Effectively manages multiple priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits-eligible position

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Hard Skills & Tools

research administrationgrants administrationaccountingfinancial administrationbudget managementdata analysisreporting protocolsIRS complianceno-cost extensionscost transfers

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementstakeholder communicationsituational awarenesstactprofessionalismanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingmultitaskingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree