Tufts University

Tufts University

Pre-Award Research Administrator I

Boston, Massachusetts · Junior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
ComplianceExcelIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 11 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 7 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 83%

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Files H-1B transfers

7 transfer filings in the last year, covering 7 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • OURI provides expertise and oversight across sponsored research administration, research compliance, intellectual property management, technology commercialization, startup development, and industry partnerships.
  • Through these efforts, OURI helps strengthen Tufts' research enterprise while supporting the university's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.
  • Research Administration plays a critical role in making research possible.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of agreements and support negotiations involving standard terms and conditions under supervision.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in research administration, sponsor requirements, and university policies.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Working under the direction of the Associate Director, Pre-Award Research Administration, you will support a portfolio of departments responsible for submitting approximately 100 sponsored proposals annually.
  • This role offers an opportunity to build expertise in research administration within a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • Understanding of federal research funding regulations and related compliance requirements, or the ability to learn and apply them.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with, or the ability to learn, electronic research administration and grants management systems, such as Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF Research.gov/FastLane, ProposalCentral, and other sponsor systems.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of major federal sponsors and funding agencies, including NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, or foundations.
  • Experience working with faculty, researchers, or other professional stakeholders.
  • Minimum $55,600.00, Midpoint $69,500.00, Maximum $83,400.00
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Compensation

  • Minimum $55,600.00, Midpoint $69,500.00, Maximum $83,400.00
  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company info

  • What We're Looking For Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials: 1.) Resume 2.) Cover Letter.
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • tration team, you will assist faculty and investigators throughout the proposal process, helping ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies while supporting non-fiscal post-award activities
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