• Proposal Administrator II

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Proposal Administrator II

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Proposal Administrator II, under general supervision, prepares and ensures that proposal packages are complete before being forwarded to sponsors.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Provides support to researchers in the preparation and submission of proposals, which includes determining sponsor requirements and preparation of budgets/forms, according to appropriate guidelines. Prepares supplementary proposal documents with minimal supervision and ensures proposals are complete before being forwarded to the sponsor.

    + Coordinates with researchers, principal investigators, department/unit heads, deans, directors, staff, and customers to resolve proposal issues. Provides information as requested.

    + Reviews proposals for compliance issues.

    + Acquires basic knowledge on relevant matters regarding proposal preparation.

    + Reviews program announcements and with minimal direction determines pertinent proposal requirements.

    + Enters proposal information into required submission and financial systems.

    + Prepares proposal revisions and responds to requests related to proposal submissions.

     

    The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Experience – Two years of related experience in a university or business environment performing duties related to accounting and/or developing budgets, and/or project management, and/or proposal administration including proposal preparation and/or identifying potential sponsor/funding opportunities.

     

    Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

     

    Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and organizational skills.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.