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Research Administration Coordinator
  • Job Number: 25988
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: Materials Science and Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $67,300
  • Pay Range Maximum: $80,050
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: 6


Posting Description

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR, Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Research Administration, will be responsible for general compliance of department and research accounts and serves as a key component of the department’s research operation; coordinate sponsored program for DMSE; perform diverse financial duties such as preparing, reviewing, and submitting budgets, reconciling and auditing monthly accounts, and preparing and analyzing financial reports for multiple accounts or projects.

The full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; two years of finance or accounting experience; be comfortable with complex calculations and budgeting; intellectual curiosity, creative problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset; demonstrated sound judgment and ability to quickly meet short turn-around times; puzzle-solving professional who can multitask and perform hands-on work in a team-based work group; and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and communications skills. PREFERRED: Familiarity with federal research regulations, academic programs and administration; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; and experience with SAP, Kuali Coeus, QuickBase and electronic proposal submission software.

8/27/2026