SRS Research Administrator I
About The Position
Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services. What We Want 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.
- No prior experience required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
- 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.
- Experience in pre-award sponsored research administration.
- 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.
- Experience in providing customer service.
- Experience in developing budgets.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
