SRS Award Setup Administrator I
About The Position
The SRS Research Administrator I on the Award and Account Setup Expediting Team is responsible for independently reviewing, interpreting and summarizing administrative and financial details of sponsored agreements including award terms and conditions, cost sharing requirements, budgets, sponsor regulations, deliverable requirements and System, state and federal policies and regulations. The position is also responsible for establishing project and account records in the research administration and financial accounting systems as well as preparing and distributing award summary notices to departments and System members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No prior experience required.
- Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
- Advanced experience using Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro.
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communications, 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.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and interprets award documents after award intake has been completed and summarizes terms and conditions and financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems which includes, but is not limited to budget, revenue billing requirements, facilities and administrative cost rates, cost-sharing commitments, compliance regulations, reporting requirements, and deliverables.
- Reviews modified documents received from sponsors.
- Ensures proposals are handled and processed as needed for modifications.
- Updates the electronic research administration system for all compliance, changes in terms and conditions, cost sharing, and deliverables.
- Updates TAMUS financial system to reflect modifications for budget changes.
- Coordinates with SRS proposal administrators, contract negotiators, project administrators and accounts receivable with regard to data elements necessary for project and account establishment and modifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Coordinates with TAMUS member compliance offices to ensure that the appropriate approvals have been obtained and logged in the official system of record.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Free exercise programs and release time
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
