SRS Research Administrator

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d

About The Position

Texas A&M University’s Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System, supporting the research community through project coordination, financial review and reporting, sponsor-guideline interpretation, budget preparation and compliance verification, award documentation, and sponsored-project closeouts. The role manages sponsored research awards and serves as a key contact for faculty, sponsors, and departmental administrators. Duties and level of responsibility vary across Research Administrator I, II, and III, from administering project budgets and financial transactions to advising on complex regulatory issues, coordinating award changes, mentoring junior staff, and improving processes. The position is based in College Station, Texas; on-site, hybrid, and remote possibilities are considered case by case. Compensation is commensurate with the selected hire’s experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Research Administrator II: Two years of administrative experience in a higher education or business environment.
• For Research Administrator III: Four years of administrative experience in a university setting or business environment.
• Excellent critical-thinking and analytical capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems, prioritize and manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Experience managing sponsored research projects and/or accounting.
• Experience within the Texas A&M System or another university setting.
• Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with federal regulations, including OMB Circulars and the Code of Federal Regulations, as they apply to sponsored research.
• Progressively responsible budgeting and/or project administration experience.
• Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
• Advanced experience using Word, Excel, and FAMIS and/or Maestro.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of sponsored research projects and serve as a primary contact for faculty, sponsors, and departmental administrators.
• Provide guidance on award administration, sponsor requirements, university policies, and federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate post-award activities, including budget revisions, compliance matters, funding changes, principal investigator changes, and award extensions.
• Review and approve financial transactions and commitments for compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex financial and regulatory issues, advising researchers and administrative stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance, cost-sharing commitments, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and award performance.
• Establish awards and maintain records in research administration and financial systems, including budgets, billing requirements, facilities and administrative rates, compliance obligations, and reporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and provide information to researchers, departments, sponsors, and auditors.
• Manage or oversee sponsored-project financial closeouts in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate sponsor communications related to award modifications, including budget revisions, personnel changes, time extensions, additional funding requests, and compliance matters.
• Train and mentor junior project administration staff and contribute to process and policy improvements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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 for health and wellness.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Employee tuition assistance and educational release time for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.

What This Job Offers

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