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 Do
- 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.
What We Want
- 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 stakeholders
- Thinks independently and proactively solves problems
- Works well in a collaborative and customer-focused team
What You Need to Know
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
SRS offices are located in College, Station, Texas. On-site, hybrid, and remote possibilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
- Experience in pre-award sponsored research administration.
- Research administration experience within the A&M System or other university setting.
- Knowledge of Federal grant and contract regulations and practical application of current research administration issues.
- Experience in providing customer service.
- Experience in developing budgets.
Responsibilities
- Processes, analyzes, reconciles and submits billing for standard research projects. Responsible for reviewing billing requirements, preparing quarterly and annual reports, monitoring standard awards, and ensuring compliance with policies, federal and state regulations, and sponsor requirements.
- Responsible for processing, administering, and submitting standard research proposal and budget documents that comply with sponsor guidelines, Federal Cost Accounting Standards, and Texas A&M University System member policies.
- Coordinates with researchers and leadership to resolve proposal and project issues and provide information as requested. Coordinates with sponsors to address questions to ensure accurate proposal submissions and post award management.
- Responsible for management oversight of the project. Prepares and submits standard proposals, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reviews standard proposal solicitations and award requirements.
- Creates accounts and tracks deliverables in award management system.
- Ensures compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and sponsor requirements
- -Serves as a liaison with system members to communicate standard operating procedures.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
