Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist performs administrative components of routine pre-award duties and serves as a resource for faculty questions. Under direct supervision, the specialist supports grant lifecycle tasks, including research budget development and proposal coordination, while providing high-quality service, attention to detail, and customer service. The position supports sponsored program proposals and awards in coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). It is a hybrid position in San Antonio, Texas; candidates must be located in or around Bexar County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
With a bachelor's degree, zero to four years of research administration, grant proposal, and budgeting experience is required.
With a high school diploma, four years of experience must supplement education.
Ability to work in a team environment, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet internal and external deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, and ancillary units involved in sponsored program administration.
Capability to work with sponsored programs including training, public service, and basic science and clinical research.
Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
Candidates must be located in or around Bexar County.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred.
Pre-Award (CPRA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty, as requested, with seeking funding opportunities.
Assist with preparing and routing proposals and sponsored program agreements according to established policies and procedures and deadlines.
Communicate internal submission deadlines and sponsor due dates.
Coordinate sponsored proposals, budgets, and other administrative data for leadership and Principal Investigator review.
Review proposal budgets and ensure requested costs are allowable and accurate under sponsor and institutional guidelines.
Help ensure proposals are entered into ERMS Grants or another applicable submission system before routing to OSP and in accordance with internal deadlines.
Support Principal Investigators in understanding sponsored program administration, policies, and compliance on an ongoing basis.
Attend regular meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops relevant to position responsibilities, as requested and approved by the Pre-Award Specialist – Supervisor.
Support establishment of awards in conjunction with OSP.
Perform other duties as assigned.