SRS Research Administrator II

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The SRS Research Administrator II, under general supervision, is responsible for independently coordinating standard administrative and financial details between Texas A&M University, researchers, sponsors and administrative offices with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored research projects. Reviews and interprets award terms and conditions, cost sharing requirements, award budget, sponsor regulations, deliverable requirements and System policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of administrative experience in a higher education or business environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• 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 applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience in sponsored research projects management and/or accounting.
• Experience within the A&M System or other university setting.
• Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with federal regulations, including OMB Circulars and Code of Federal Regulations, as they pertain to sponsored research.
• Progressively responsible budgeting and/or project administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service and working in a team environment.
• Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
• Advanced experience using Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro.
• Knowledge of federal, state and other sponsoring agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance cost accounting guidelines.
• Ability to work with people of many backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination - Independently serves as the point of contact for faculty, sponsors and department administrators on a portfolio non-standard or semi-complex projects. Works to determine solutions to issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates semi-complex administrative and financial details with researchers, department heads, deans and other university staff with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored projects. Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations, System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff. Contacts sponsors for revisions and approvals which include budget revisions, compliance issues, change of Principal Investigator, time extensions, additional funds requests, etc.
• Financial Review, Approval & Reporting - Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non-standard or complex issues to researchers, departments and administrative offices. Provides financial data, as requested, to researchers, departments, members, sponsors and auditors. Monitors cost sharing committed to sponsor.
• Award Establishment & Monitoring - Prepares documentation and enters award terms and other financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems which includes budget, revenue, billing requirements, Facilities and Administrative cost rates, cost-sharing commitments, compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Financial Close-out - Initiates financial close-out of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines.

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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees