SRS Research Administrator Assistant Manager
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Job Title
SRS Research Administrator Assistant ManagerAgency
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 Want
The SRS Research Administrator Assistant Manager: PostAward is responsible for: working with their Assistant Director and postaward team to determine solutions to complex issues associated with sponsored projects; coordinating complex administrative and financial details with researchers department heads deans and other university staff with an emphasis on postaward administration of sponsored projects; managing post award team documentation and reviewing award terms to include budget revenue and billing requirements; and training and supervising a postaward team.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience in a university or business environment.
Required 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 problem solving 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 multi task 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 in postaward administration in a 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.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
Advanced knowledge of Word Excel and FAMIS and/or Maestro.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination Independently serves as the assistant manager for their postaward team. Responsible for supervising postaward team and will work with their Assistant Director and postaward team to determine solutions to most complex issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates most complex 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. Assistant managers will work with their Assistant Director on postaward team workload as well as effort management and training of the project support groups.
Award Establishment and Monitoring As a supervisor manages postaward teams award documentation and review of 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 Review Approval and Reporting Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Research regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on most complex 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.
Training and Supervision Works with other Team Leads and Assistant Directors in training and mentoring postaward teams. Assists less experienced staff in making recommendations to Assistant Directors regarding complex and nonstandard post award issues. Develops and presents recommendations to the Assistant Directors on policy and procedure development and provides input on strategic planning. Will be responsible for hiring and training postaward team.
Financial closeout Initiates financial closeout of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
