Research Administrator II

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Research Administrator II

Abr Directors Office 40001207

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Research Administrator II

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Abr Directors Office 40001207
• Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
• Group: Administrative Professionals- AP
• Remote Work: Remote-Friendly
• Union/Non-Union: Union

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• Support Staff
• Opening on: Nov 11 2026
• Closing at: Nov 24 2026 - 23:55 EST
• 12
• Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Msu Agbioresearch
• 1179400

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Position Summary

This position will be administered through MSU AgBioResearch and serves as a subject matter expert in sponsored project administration, financial management, compliance and audit-related activities.

The position prepares and submits proposal documents for faculty Principal Investigator (PI) through the MSU Kuali Research (KR) system in response to funding opportunities. Responsibilities include monitoring sponsor guidelines and project budgets to ensure expenditures are allowable and compliant with sponsor, university and regulatory requirements; reconciling accounts: reviewing and approving expenditures; processing financial transactions and providing regular financial reports and analysis to PIs.

The position develops financial projections and budgets, conducts regular planning and financial management discussions with PIs, coordinates and submits regular financial and programmatic reports, reviews and monitors subawards and subcontracts, processes subcontract invoice payments and manages closeout activities. The role provides financial and budget management support utilizing various MSU financial and research administration systems.

Working collaboratively with department staff, faculty and central administrative offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Contracts and Grants (CGA), the position supports all aspects of sponsored project administration throughout the award lifecycle. The successful candidate will work effectively independently and part of a team, leveraging problem-solving skills to address complex issues and provide high-quality service and support. This is a hybrid position with both in-person and remote

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This job requires completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU Certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team. Must have excellent and effective communication skills. Proactive problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.canr.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026, 11:55 PM

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Categories Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/ProfessionalFull Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)Group: Administrative Professionals- APRemote Work: Remote-FriendlyUnion/Non-Union: Union

Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Administrative Professionals- AP

Remote Work: Remote-Friendly

Union/Non-Union: Union

Employment Type Support Staff

Support Staff

Locations East Lansing, Michigan, United States

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

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