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How much do research administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for research administrator in Kansas is $73,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,400.00 and $99,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a research administrator?

A research administrator supports the research departments of an educational institution, corporation, government agency, or non-profit organization. Job duties include finding funding sources, preparing grant applications and fund requests, reviewing submissions and survey results to determine which research deserves funding, and allocating budgetary resources. The qualifications for a career as a research administrator are a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, prior research experience, good organization and decision-making abilities, and strong writing skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research administrator?

To thrive as a Research Administrator, you need a solid understanding of grant management, research compliance, and budgeting, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with grant management systems, electronic research administration tools, and certifications like the CRA (Certified Research Administrator) are highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable successful coordination among researchers, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient funding processes, and the overall success of research initiatives.

What are some common challenges faced by research administrators in managing multiple grant projects simultaneously?

Research Administrators often juggle several grant projects at once, which requires strong organizational and time management skills. A common challenge is ensuring that all deadlines for proposals, reporting, and compliance are met, often in the face of shifting priorities and evolving sponsor requirements. Effective communication and collaboration with principal investigators, finance teams, and compliance departments are crucial to staying on top of these responsibilities. Developing efficient tracking systems and proactively addressing potential issues can help mitigate stress and ensure successful project outcomes.

What is the difference between Research Administrator vs Research Coordinator?

AspectResearch AdministratorResearch Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; certifications like CRA or CCRP beneficialBachelor's degree typically required; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, administrative tasks, compliance oversightClinical or laboratory settings, direct project management
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, hospitalsResearch sites, hospitals, academic institutions
Primary FocusManaging research administration, budgets, complianceOverseeing daily research activities, participant coordination

Research Administrators focus on managing research programs, budgets, and compliance, often working in administrative offices. Research Coordinators handle the day-to-day operations of research projects, including participant recruitment and data collection. Both roles are essential in research settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Research Administrator job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,278 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Grant Administrator - Research Administration

Kansas City, KS • On-site

University of Kansas Medical Center
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

Department:
RI Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)
Contracts DepartmentPosition Title:
Grant Administrator - Research AdministrationJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Grants Administrator position is responsible for providing support to the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) contracts team for non-industry sponsored research agreements, with a focus on federal, state, foundation, and nonprofit funding. This role functions as operational support for contracts and subawards, managing complex workflows while supporting team efficiency through inbox triage, guidance, and mentoring. The position requires a high level of independence, institutional knowledge, and professional judgment. The position will also have responsibility for drafting and reviewing incoming and outgoing agreements for sponsored research. The individual in this position is expected to work closely with faculty, research administrators, other SPA Grant Administrators, and external partners to accomplish the goals of the unit and the organization.Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Interface with administrators, principal investigators, and research staff on the numerous issues related to sub-awards/sub-contracts, sponsored research agreements, budget revisions, and interpretation of rules and regulations.
  • Maintain contract records in the contracts management database (Huron Research Suite) as well as the financial management system (Workday).
  • Help maintain an effective records management system, including computerized databases, logging systems, and data retention.
  • Assist with triage of the shared team inbox, prioritizing requests, and ensuring timely, accurate responses.
  • Draft and approve responses to complex or sensitive inquiries, ensuring consistent messaging and institutional alignment.
  • Track recurring issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
  • Contribute to the development or refinement of standard operating procedures, job aids, and training materials.
  • Support continuity of operations by providing backup coverage and institutional knowledge as needed.
  • Review incoming subawards, sponsored research agreements, and amendments from other agencies by analyzing and interpreting the terms; negotiating with sponsors to ensure terms are acceptable to the University, assisting faculty with budget review; completing any necessary subrecipient commitment forms; ensure completeness of all required documents and full Facilities and Administration (F&A) rates; confirm any necessary administrative approvals have been obtained.
  • Draft and execute outgoing subawards and contract amendments by working with faculty to identify the needs of the subrecipient, reviewing the budget, verifying and including F&A rates in the subrecipient budget, determining which terms are necessary, and negotiating with the subrecipient.
  • Verify compliance with human subjects, vertebrate animal care and use, financial conflict of interest, as well as agency and University guidelines on incoming and outgoing agreements.
  • Work with the KUMC Research Contracts Office and/or KUMC General Counsel on non-standard terms, or problem clauses, such as those related to indemnification, export controls, warranties and penalties.
  • Work directly with faculty, research administrators, collaborating institutions, and sponsoring agencies in the execution of agreements. This includes interpreting regulations and guidelines of multiple programs funding with detailed and complex guidelines for spending from a broad array of sponsors.
  • Serves as the point of contract for external collaborators for contract issues.
  • Gain a high degree of proficiency with Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) templates and guidelines, as well as NIH, NSF, NASA, DOD and other funding agencies' guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with OMB Guidance, 2 CFR 200, especially Subrecipient Monitoring Risk Assessment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
  • 4 years of relevant research or grant administrative experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
  • Experience with MS Excel for financial reporting and spreadsheet development.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (accounting, business or life sciences).
Work Experience:
  • Experience working in an academic setting with working knowledge of higher education institutional sponsored projects and accounting procedures.
  • Experience with Federal and non-federal regulations and policies relating to sponsored research including Uniform Guidance.
Skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills

Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$60,800.00 - $91,200.00
Minimum
$60,800.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$91,200.00

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