10 Things Research Administrators Do
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and institutional regulations/policies.
- Provide services to investigators in support of their research goals.
- Stay current with federal and state regulations.
- Represent the institution with funding agencies.
- Communication with international collaborators and consultants.
- Manage research portfolios and advise investigators, as needed.
- Coordinate among research departments and services.
- Assist investigators with proposal development, progress reports, closeouts, extensions, and forecasting.
- Conduct the final review and approval of proposals and budgets. Act as authorized signatory.
- Negotiate awards and contracts; conduct audits.
What Skills Should I Have for Research Administration?
- Excellent time-management skills, deadline-driven mindset
- Project management experience, good listening skills
- Comfort working with varied deadlines and a complex workload
- Experience or coursework in accounting, budgeting or finance
- Ability to work with complex teams and across all levels of an organization
- Multitasking and organization skills, attention to detail
- Patience with bureaucratic procedures
- Curiosity and problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly
- Willingness to learn research regulations and regulatory agencies
- Awareness of current events and policy developments that affect science
- Ability to represent and advocate for the value of research
Entry-Level Positions in Research Administration at Ohio State
- Grants and Contracts Management Analyst 1
- Sponsored Programs Coordinator 2