Higher Education Research Administrator - Remote

Overview

Attain Partners is searching for experienced Higher Education Research Administrators with a background in central-office post-award grant accounting, finance, and process improvement to work in a consulting environment.

In Short

• Work closely with University Staff to support post-award functions such as financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments.
• Develop relationships with University Staff.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a University.
• Provide leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations.
• Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private grants.
• Submit funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements.
• Track submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts.
• Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions.
• Support new business development.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
• 4 years of experience in Higher Education grant accounting.
• Experience conducting central research office post-award grants management, accounting, finance and/or management consulting.
• Experience with financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments.
• Familiarity with federal regulations governing grant management (e.g., Uniform Guidance, OMB Circulars).
• Ability to work collaboratively with university finance offices, research administration teams, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs.
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO).
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us.
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.