SRS Research Administrator I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The SRS Research Administrator I pre-award is responsible for research proposal preparation and submission; providing support to researchers in the preparation and submission of standard research proposals which includes determining the sponsor’s requirements; and preparing budgets and forms according to the guidelines established by The Texas A&M University System, Federal Cost Accounting Standards and sponsor guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Delivers exceptional customer service in a high-volume setting
• Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excels at multitasking and managing changing priorities
• Communicates confidently and effectively with team members and stakeholder.
• Thinks independently and proactively solves problems.
• Works well in a collaborative and customer-focused team

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience in accounting at a university or business environment developing budget.
• Research administration experience with Texas A&M System or other university systems.
• Knowledge of Federal grant and contract regulations and practical application of current research administration issues.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Proficient in creating and manipulating spreadsheets, word processing and database software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to researchers in the preparation of standard proposals, which includes determining the sponsor’s requirements and preparing budgets and forms according to the guidelines established by Texas A&M University, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, Federal Cost Accounting Standards and sponsor guidelines.
• Prepares supplementary proposal documents, under moderate supervision, and ensures proposals are complete before forwarding to the sponsor.
• Prepares proposal revisions and responds to requests related to proposal submissions.
• Coordinates with researchers, department/unit heads, deans, directors and staff to resolve proposal issues and provides information as requested.
• Reviews standard proposals for compliance issues.
• Reviews program announcements and, with moderate direction, determines pertinent proposal requirements.
• Communicate guidelines and proposal requirements to Principal Investigators.
• Acquires basic knowledge of human subjects, animal subjects, Recombinant DNA, Export Controls, etc.
• Provides support to researchers in the submission of proposals.
• Enters proposal information into required submission systems (i.e., Grants.gov, etc) and financial systems.
• Support faculty members in the preparation, review, and submission of research proposals.
• Interpret and effectively communicate sponsor guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Budget preparation and compliance verification with sponsor regulations and Texas A&M University System Member policies.
• Coordinate and compile proposal materials in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.
• Ensure accurate final proposal preparation, review and submission while adhering to strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Health , dental , vision , life 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
• Automatically 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.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

What This Job Offers

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