CECS Grant Coordinator

Texas A&M University System • Corpus Christi, TX

8d • $48,000 - $52,400

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here! PURPOSE The Business Coordinator II (Departmental Grant Coordinator), under general supervision, provides post-award administrative and financial management support to faculty and researchers within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The position oversees all financial, personnel, budgetary, and procurement activities related to sponsored project accounts. Serves as the primary liaison between principal investigators (PIs) and the University’s research, finance, and administrative offices to ensure effective, compliant, and timely management of externally funded awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in post-award financial management or grant administration or related experience.
• Additional experience may be used as a substitute for the minimum education requirement: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and Five (5) years of experience in post-award financial management, grant administration, or related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and financial data analysis software software/tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, personalities, and work styles.
• Knowledge of research grant policies, budgeting, and compliance principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAMIS/Canopy, Maestro, Time & Effort, BusinessObjects, AggieBuy, Workday and Emburse systems.
• More than three (3) years of experience in research administration within higher education.
• Knowledge of Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies, Uniform Guidance, and sponsor-specific regulations (NSF, DOE, NIH, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial and operational management of all sponsored project accounts in compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates with the Office of Research and Innovation to establish new award accounts and monitors expenditures throughout each project’s lifecycle.
• Reviews and approves all grant-related financial transactions—including travel and non-travel purchases—through the Emburse expense management system.
• Manages faculty, staff, and student costing allocations in Workday, including regular and summer appointments involving grant funding.
• Prepares and maintains salary breakdown and effort tracking documentation for faculty effort charged to sponsored projects.
• Initiates and routes payroll-related requests (Payroll Cost Transfers, Departmental Budget Requests, and Departmental Correction Requests) to ensure accurate salary distributions.
• Collaborates with PIs, Research Compliance, and Accounting to resolve financial and budgetary discrepancies.
• Ensures timely submission of closeout reports, cost transfers, and other sponsor compliance documentation.
• Provides monthly budget projections and expenditure analysis to faculty PIs and leadership.
• Ensures expenditures align with approved budgets and sponsor terms; identifies and resolves budget variances.
• Assists with multi-year forecasting and salary planning related to grant personnel.
• Processes research assistant hiring and tuition request from faculty grant accounts.
• Provides guidance and training to departmental administrative staff on grant policies, allowability, and cost principles.
• Assists the Business Manager with financial analyses and audit preparation for externally funded programs.
• Ensures all expenditures comply with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and University policy.

Benefits

• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
• ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. 12-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

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