Senior Research Administration Specialist

Req Id: 44446

Job Title: Senior Research Administration Specialist

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

At Purdue University, your work can help advance research, scholarship, and engagement that create meaningful impact. As a Senior Research Administration Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting sponsored research initiatives and programs by coordinating projects, managing operations, and fostering collaboration among researchers, staff, students, and external partners.

In this role, youll help turn ideas into action by supporting research activities, sponsored programming, and strategic projects while ensuring initiatives are delivered effectively and efficiently. This position is ideal for a collaborative professional who enjoys balancing project management, research coordination, communication, and operational leadership.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and support sponsored research activities in partnership with principal investigators (PIs) and project teams.
• Plan and manage project timelines, deliverables, and research-related activities, including work associated with textbook development and publication.
• Coordinate sponsored programming, conferences, workshops, meetings, and special events.
• Supervise and mentor research assistants, ensuring quality, accountability, and successful project execution.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to advance project goals and sponsored initiatives.
• Prepare technical and professional writing, including grant proposals, sponsor reports, project updates, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with proposal development and sponsor communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets in collaboration with PIs and staff, including monitoring expenditures and supporting financial reporting.
• Track project progress, identify challenges, and help implement solutions to meet project objectives.
• Support process improvement efforts and contribute to the successful delivery of research and sponsored programming.

This is a limited-term duration position, with an estimated 3 year appointment. Continuation of employment will be dependent upon funding.

What Were Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Four years of experience in program administration, higher education, project management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

• Project management with ability to multi-task.
• Account management with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of grant writing and technical writing.

What is Helpful:

• An advanced degree IE: Master's or Ph.D.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Professional 3

Pay Band S075

Job Code #20002105

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Posting Start Date: 10/23/26