SRS Research Administrator Assistant Manager

Job Title

SRS Research Administrator Assistant Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 Assistant Manager: Post-Award is responsible for: working with their Assistant Director and post-award team to determine solutions to complex issues associated with sponsored projects; coordinating complex administrative and financial details with researchers, department heads, deans and other university staff with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored projects; managing post award team documentation and reviewing award terms to include budget, revenue and billing requirements; and training and supervising a post-award team.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in a university or business environment.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 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.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 in post‐award administration in a 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.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
• Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination- Independently serves as the assistant manager for their post‐award team. Responsible for supervising post‐award team and will work with their Assistant Director and post‐award team to determine solutions to most complex issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates most 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. Assistant managers will work with their Assistant Director on post‐award team workload as well as effort management and training of the project support groups.
• Award Establishment and Monitoring- As a supervisor, manages post‐award teams award documentation and review of 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 Review, Approval and Reporting- Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Research regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on most 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.
• Training and Supervision- Works with other Team Leads and Assistant Directors in training and mentoring post‐award teams. Assists less experienced staff in making recommendations to Assistant Directors regarding complex and non‐standard post award issues. Develops and presents recommendations to the Assistant Directors on policy and procedure development and provides input on strategic planning. Will be responsible for hiring and training post‐award team.
• Financial close‐out- Initiates financial close‐out of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Other Requirements And Factors

• This position is security sensitive.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• 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
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.