What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Administrator III position at Rice University?
Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary
The Research Administrator III position is situated in the Interdisciplinary Research Support Office (IRSO), a subgroup of the Office of Research dedicated to advancing Rice University’s research enterprise. IRSO achieves this by providing high-quality, outcome-driven administrative support to research institutes, centers, and interdisciplinary programs.
This role focuses on comprehensive post-award research administration, serving as a key liaison between principal investigators, central administration, and sponsors. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who excels in a dynamic research environment.
Ideal Candidate Statement
Provides deep and independent analytical and financial support in post-award administration. Acts as a liaison between the principal investigator, central administration and the funder.
Workplace Requirements
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: minimum $72,600, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary
The Research Administrator III position is situated in the Interdisciplinary Research Support Office (IRSO), a subgroup of the Office of Research dedicated to advancing Rice University’s research enterprise. IRSO achieves this by providing high-quality, outcome-driven administrative support to research institutes, centers, and interdisciplinary programs.
This role focuses on comprehensive post-award research administration, serving as a key liaison between principal investigators, central administration, and sponsors. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who excels in a dynamic research environment.
Ideal Candidate Statement
Provides deep and independent analytical and financial support in post-award administration. Acts as a liaison between the principal investigator, central administration and the funder.
Workplace Requirements
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: minimum $72,600, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience in Research Administration, at a university departmental or divisional level for large multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional programs.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and database software programs
- Extensive knowledge of research administration guidelines, policies and regulations
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills and detailed oriented
- Excellent analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.
- Prepares, monitors, tracks, and reports on complex proposals, submission process, and status
- Serves as a liaison with OSP, RCA, OTT, internal audit, funding agencies and organizations, subcontractors, institutes, centers and other departments
- Coordinates with faculty to ensure all charges are allocated properly
- Interprets award documents and advises PI on award spending, over- / under-spending
- Establishes procedures at the unit level related to post-award administration
- Prepares, finalizes and monitors project budgets and projections in accordance with research guidelines
- Prepares, reviews and submits required reports, including progress and routine financial reports
- Coordinates and reviews account setup, account close out activities, and close out analysis
- Reviews, tracks, monitors and approves expenditures, including high-value / high-risk expenditures and cost-sharing commitments
- Identifies the need for and requests no-cost extensions
- Responds to Accounting audit inquiries
- Monitors and oversees compliance in general and related to funds and revenue
- Manages effort commitments of key project personnel
- Manages and supervises staff workflow, professional development including post award activities
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Salary : $72,600
