SRS Research Administrator II
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Job Title
SRS Research Administrator IIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Sponsored Research ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more visit We Do
Support faculty members with project coordination financial review and reporting.
Interpret and effectively communicate sponsor guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Budget preparation and compliance verification with sponsor regulations and Texas A&M University System Member policies.
Coordinate and compile award documentations in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.
Ensure accurate financial close outs of sponsored projects according to guidelines.
What We Want
The SRS Research Administrator II is responsible for independently coordinating nonroutine administrative and financial details between Texas A&M University researchers sponsors and administrative offices with an emphasis on postaward administration of sponsored research projects. Review and interpret award terms and conditions cost sharing requirements award budget sponsor regulations deliverable requirements and System policies.
We are looking for someone who:
Thrives in a fastpaced environment
Delivers exceptional customer service in a highvolume setting
Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excels at multitasking and managing changing priorities
Communicates confidently and effectively with team members and stakeholders
Thinks independently and proactively solves problems
Works well in a collaborative and customerfocused team
What You Need to Know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
SRS offices are located in College Station Texas. Onsite hybrid and remote possibilities will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree and two years of administrative experience in a higher education or business environment.
Required Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication organizational interpersonal proofreading and time management skills.
Ability to apply problemsolving skills to complex problems prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business administration or related field.
Experience in sponsored research projects management and/or accounting.
Experience within the A&M System or other university setting.
Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with federal regulations including OMB Circulars and Code of Federal Regulations as they pertain to sponsored research.
Progressively responsible budgeting and/or project administration experience.
Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
Advanced experience using Word Excel and FAMIS and/or Maestro.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination: Independently serves as the point of contact for faculty sponsors and department administrators on a portfolio nonstandard or semicomplex projects. Works to determine solutions to issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates nonstandard or semicomplex administrative and financial details with researchers department heads deans and other university staff with an emphasis on postaward administration of sponsored projects. Interprets/communicates award documents sponsor regulations federal and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff. Contacts sponsors for revisions and approvals which include budget revisions compliance issues change of Principal Investigator time extensions additional funds requests etc.
Financial Review Approval & Reporting: Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on nonstandard or semicomplex issues to researchers departments and administrative offices. Provides financial data as requested to researchers departments members sponsors and auditors. Monitors cost sharing committed to sponsor.
Award Establishment & Monitoring: Prepares documentation and enters award terms and other financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems which includes budget revenue billing requirements Facilities and Administrative cost rates costsharing commitments compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
Financial Closeout: Initiates financial closeout of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
