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Job Title

SRS Research Administrator IV

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,333.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services.

What We Want

The SRS Research Administrator IV, under direction, is responsible for independently coordinating the most-complex administrative and financial details between Texas A&M University, researchers, sponsors and administrative offices with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored research projects. Responsible for reviewing and interpreting award terms and conditions, cost sharing requirements, award, budget, sponsor regulations, deliverable requirements and System policies. Responsible for training and mentoring lower-level SRS Research Administrator positions and assisting the director and assistant directors with policy and procedure development and strategic planning.

What You Need To Know

Salary: $76,000

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Six years of related experience in administration in a university setting 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 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:

+ CRA

+ Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

+ Six years' experience in sponsored research projects management and/or accounting.

+ Experience within the A&M System or other university setting.

+ Experience in post-award administration in a university setting.

+ Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with federal regulations, including 0MB 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 knowledge of 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 of most­ complex projects. Works to determine solutions to complex issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates complex administrative and financial details with researchers, department heads, deans and other university staff with an emphasis on post-award 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 .

+ 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, cost-sharing commitments, compliance regulations and reporting requirements.

+ Financial review, approval and reporting- Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Researches 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 Mentoring/Supervising- Assists the directors and assistant directors in training and mentoring lower-level SRS Research Administrator staff. Assists less experienced staff in making recommendations to director and assistant directors regarding most-complex post-award issues. Develops and presents recommendations to directors on policy and procedure development and provides input on strategic planning. Supervises Research Administrator(s).

+ Financial close-out- Initiates financial close-out 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, state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) 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 pre-populate the online application.

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.