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JOB NO:
539365
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Alachua
CATEGORIES:
Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29680110 - MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Research Administration Manager
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
45% NCATS/CTSA Engagement and Project Administration
- Work with department managers, program managers, CTSI Management team to compile data and manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials. Develops and maintains and executes on the contents of an annual NCATS and CTSA calendar. This calendar will collate and manage all related proposal submission deadlines, renewal deadlines, RPPR and programmatic reporting deadlines, and monthly activities related to the CTSA award, CTSA Hub activities, and NCATS Program Officer engagements.
- Coordinate and follow-ups on the progress of submitted proposals, progress reports, administrative submissions, and all other administrative activities related to UF’s CTSA Hub participation.
- Develops an annual grant strategy in coordination with the CTSI Director and Co-Director, COO and Director of F&A/Research Admin, with feedback from the CTSI Governance Board, Executive Committee and any other CTSI stakeholder facing committee.
- Manage the annual project management timeline of each individual award, in particular all NCATS funding to UF (currently UL1, KL2, TL1) and support other NCATS funded activities to UF and FSU.
- Collate progress reports into briefing books and materials to be shared with EAC and other internal governance committees. Prepare, review, and finalize visual materials and presentations for CTSI leadership to align strategy and vision across multiple audiences.
20% Pilot project Management
- Coordinates the management of all RFA’s for CTSI pilots including NIH pilots. Incumbent will be responsible for developing the RFA timeline and announcement, collecting applications and completing the initial triage operation to determine if applications are submitted and conform to RFA requirements.
- Responsible for coordination of the scientific review process and overall award process.
- Manages the NIH prior approval process to ensure that all NIH funded pilots and K scholars applications conform to NIH guidelines and are properly prepared for submission.
- Works with the appropriate entities in regulatory to ensure that questions in submission process are submitted correctly.
- Interacts with the individual pilot coordinators to ensure that all documentation is submitted correctly and coordinates the RFA timeline in conjunction with the CTSA funding periods.
- Coordinates with the appropriate CTSI administration regarding Scientific Reviews.
15% Management and Oversight Management and Oversight of the Translational Workforce Development MD/PhD (TWD-KL and TL) Administration Team.
- Supervise a team consisting of a Medical Science Training Program (MSTP) Admin Support member, a MSTP Coordinator, a TL1 Training and HSC Career Development Program Manager, and the TWD Program Manager.
- Day-to-day oversight to include operations of the UF MSTP across the eight years of a Scholar’s curriculum leading to fulfillment of requirements for MD degree, PhD degree and MSTP goals and milestones; identifying, recruiting, matriculating, evaluating, and following after graduation prospective and current UF MD=PhD Scholars in the UF MSTP; management and coordination of the CTSI TL1 Training and HSC Career & Professional Development Programs; and management and coordination of the CTSI Workforce Development Program (TWD).
10% Special Projects
- Provides ad-hoc strategy, writing and editing support for CTSI-led special projects, including major grant proposals, best-practice publications, statewide collaborations and national research initiatives.
- Maintains documentation and record-keeping processes in compliance with UF, NIH and other regulatory agency standards.
5% Voucher Management
- Coordinates the CTSI voucher process reviewing submitted requests and acknowledging approvals to the appropriate entities then coordinates funding with the Grants Specialists.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office/Outlook/OneNote software
- Prior experience working in a clinical research environment Knowledgeable regarding IRB procedures, forms and approval process
- Knowledgeable regarding OnCore clinical trial management systems
- Knowledge of basic human subject protection principles and good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines for clinical research
- Experience coordinating clinical research studies
- Ability to collect, collate, analyze, evaluate and report data from clinical research studies
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects
- Ability to work effectively and independently
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Please upload a cover letter and resume.
This position is time limited.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
01 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
14 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

JOB NO:
539365
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Alachua
CATEGORIES:
Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29680110 - MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Research Administration Manager
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
45% NCATS/CTSA Engagement and Project Administration
- Work with department managers, program managers, CTSI Management team to compile data and manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials. Develops and maintains and executes on the contents of an annual NCATS and CTSA calendar. This calendar will collate and manage all related proposal submission deadlines, renewal deadlines, RPPR and programmatic reporting deadlines, and monthly activities related to the CTSA award, CTSA Hub activities, and NCATS Program Officer engagements.
- Coordinate and follow-ups on the progress of submitted proposals, progress reports, administrative submissions, and all other administrative activities related to UF’s CTSA Hub participation.
- Develops an annual grant strategy in coordination with the CTSI Director and Co-Director, COO and Director of F&A/Research Admin, with feedback from the CTSI Governance Board, Executive Committee and any other CTSI stakeholder facing committee.
- Manage the annual project management timeline of each individual award, in particular all NCATS funding to UF (currently UL1, KL2, TL1) and support other NCATS funded activities to UF and FSU.
- Collate progress reports into briefing books and materials to be shared with EAC and other internal governance committees. Prepare, review, and finalize visual materials and presentations for CTSI leadership to align strategy and vision across multiple audiences.
20% Pilot project Management
- Coordinates the management of all RFA’s for CTSI pilots including NIH pilots. Incumbent will be responsible for developing the RFA timeline and announcement, collecting applications and completing the initial triage operation to determine if applications are submitted and conform to RFA requirements.
- Responsible for coordination of the scientific review process and overall award process.
- Manages the NIH prior approval process to ensure that all NIH funded pilots and K scholars applications conform to NIH guidelines and are properly prepared for submission.
- Works with the appropriate entities in regulatory to ensure that questions in submission process are submitted correctly.
- Interacts with the individual pilot coordinators to ensure that all documentation is submitted correctly and coordinates the RFA timeline in conjunction with the CTSA funding periods.
- Coordinates with the appropriate CTSI administration regarding Scientific Reviews.
15% Management and Oversight Management and Oversight of the Translational Workforce Development MD/PhD (TWD-KL and TL) Administration Team.
- Supervise a team consisting of a Medical Science Training Program (MSTP) Admin Support member, a MSTP Coordinator, a TL1 Training and HSC Career Development Program Manager, and the TWD Program Manager.
- Day-to-day oversight to include operations of the UF MSTP across the eight years of a Scholar’s curriculum leading to fulfillment of requirements for MD degree, PhD degree and MSTP goals and milestones; identifying, recruiting, matriculating, evaluating, and following after graduation prospective and current UF MD=PhD Scholars in the UF MSTP; management and coordination of the CTSI TL1 Training and HSC Career & Professional Development Programs; and management and coordination of the CTSI Workforce Development Program (TWD).
10% Special Projects
- Provides ad-hoc strategy, writing and editing support for CTSI-led special projects, including major grant proposals, best-practice publications, statewide collaborations and national research initiatives.
- Maintains documentation and record-keeping processes in compliance with UF, NIH and other regulatory agency standards.
5% Voucher Management
- Coordinates the CTSI voucher process reviewing submitted requests and acknowledging approvals to the appropriate entities then coordinates funding with the Grants Specialists.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office/Outlook/OneNote software
- Prior experience working in a clinical research environment Knowledgeable regarding IRB procedures, forms and approval process
- Knowledgeable regarding OnCore clinical trial management systems
- Knowledge of basic human subject protection principles and good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines for clinical research
- Experience coordinating clinical research studies
- Ability to collect, collate, analyze, evaluate and report data from clinical research studies
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects
- Ability to work effectively and independently
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Please upload a cover letter and resume.
This position is time limited.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
01 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
14 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Which education companies and institutions sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Florida?
Florida's largest public university systems, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Central Florida, regularly hire OPT candidates in research, teaching, and administrative roles. Miami-Dade College and Broward College also hire OPT workers. Private employers in the education sector, such as curriculum development firms and edtech companies based in Miami and Tampa, also participate in OPT hiring, though sponsorship practices vary by organization.
Which cities in Florida have the most education F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Miami has the highest concentration of education OPT opportunities, driven by its large university presence and growing edtech sector. Orlando is a strong second, with the University of Central Florida being one of the largest universities in the country by enrollment. Tampa and Gainesville also offer consistent hiring activity, particularly through their major research universities and community college systems.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Florida?
Roles that align directly with your degree field are the strongest fit for OPT. Common qualifying positions include research assistant, instructional designer, curriculum developer, academic advisor, education program coordinator, and data analyst roles within university departments or education-focused organizations. Teaching roles at the K-12 level may qualify depending on your degree field, but STEM OPT extension eligibility is more straightforward for research and technology-adjacent roles in higher education.
How do I find education F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and graduates on F-1 OPT, filtering education jobs in Florida by sponsorship willingness so you are not sorting through listings that won't consider your status. You can browse verified education roles across Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville from employers who have a documented history of hiring OPT workers, which saves significant time compared to unfiltered general job searches.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in the education sector?
Florida has a large number of public universities and state colleges governed by the Board of Governors and the Florida College System, which have HR processes distinct from private employers. Some state institutions require additional paperwork or internal compliance review before extending OPT job offers. Additionally, Florida's significant bilingual population means Spanish-English bilingual candidates may find stronger demand in South Florida education roles, particularly at Miami-Dade College and in district-level K-12 positions.
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