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Research Administrator

Compressed Work WeekHybrid · Syracuse, USA

About the role

The Office of Sponsored Programs assists all members of the Syracuse University community with the submission of proposals for external support of research, creative, instructional, and service activities. The Research Administrator II performs independently a wide range of administrative tasks in each of the Office of Sponsored Programs primary function areas, including reviewing proposals and awards, and negotiating and preparing contracts and grants, and demonstrates a working knowledge and technical expertise of University and sponsor policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs.

About Syracuse University

Private research university in central New York. Benefits-eligible staff can work a compressed work schedule — a full week worked over four 10-hour days.

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Work-life balance61/100

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Compressed Work Week
Hybrid work
No core hours requirement
Standard 40-hour week

Compressed Work Week

40 hours in four longer days

The same hours as a five-day week.

“Benefits-eligible staff can request a Compressed Work Schedule — a normal workweek compressed into fewer than five days, e.g. four 10-hour days.” Syracuse University

Time off

Benefits-eligible exempt staff receive 20 vacation days from the first July 1 after hire, rising to 25 days at 20 years and 30 days at 30 years; non-exempt staff start at 10 days. The published 2026-27 schedule lists eight University holidays plus bonus holidays clustered around the winter break.

Schedule days off52 days, in longer workdays

Benefits

Choice of three Excellus BCBS medical plans
University contributes 10% of eligible pay via TIAA
Full tuition waiver, 12 credit hours a year at SU
Two on-campus early childhood education centers
University-paid base life and AD&D cover

Location

Hybrid

Office: Syracuse, USA

Interview

1. Apply via the Syracuse University employment site (sujobopps.com) 2. Application screening against the posting requirements 3. Interview(s) with the hiring department 4. Offer plus pre-employment checks

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