A detailed analysis of the research administrator's profile compares seven categories of Society of Research Administrators membership (Academic Medical, Academic Non-Medical, Hospital Medical, Foundations and Non-profits, Industry, Government, and Other) with educational attainment and the 21 Priority Interest codes of the membership. (MLW)

The university research administrator, whose position and role cut across all levels of administration, is responsible for the administration of millions of federal/nonfederal dollars. A profile of university research administrators taken from the Society of Research Administrators membership is provided and professionalization is discussed. (MLW)