Business Manager-(National Center for Infrastructure Transformation - NCIT)

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) at Prairie View A&M University seeks a dynamic, motivated Business Manager to perform high-level grant and program management work. Under the supervision of the NCIT Director, the Business Manager manages the full lifecycle of grants, including pre- and post-award activities; advises principal investigators and functional support teams on licensing and intellectual property management in a university setting; and coordinates general business operations in support of NCIT’s mission. The role requires independence, discretion, and critical thinking.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds, and continued employment depends on renewal of that funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. The position is located in Prairie View, Texas. Applicants must submit a resume or CV and a cover letter through the university career site by the posting close date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related experience in business, accounting, or personnel operations, including some supervisory experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others and within a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an applicable field.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Two years of specialized experience in pre-award and post-award grant management.
• Two years of related experience in technology transfer, commercialization, patents, and intellectual property.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or Proposal Writing Certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely and to comprehend and interpret policies and procedures.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities, including Notices of Funding Opportunity, Notices of Funding Availability, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Applications, and meet application deadlines, including those with minimal notice.
• Write and develop grant proposals and coordinate proposal and application submissions with the Office of Sponsored Research.
• Provide management, logistical support, and guidance for preparing proposals, award documents, and sponsored agreements, and for negotiations in accordance with sponsor guidelines, Uniform Guidance, Prairie View A&M University policies, and Texas A&M University System policies and procedures.
• Perform technical training, research, policy planning, program assessment, workshop development, and administrative activities.
• Plan, conduct, or coordinate technology transfer, commercialization, patents, licensing, and intellectual property tasks.
• Administer and manage programs and provide consulting services and technical assistance for program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Prepare, identify, analyze, and collect data for operational and special reports; may develop and maintain financial accounts and budget documents.
• Analyze internal processes and operations and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager