SRS Award Setup Administrator I

Job Title

SRS Award Setup Administrator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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://srs.tamu.edu.

What We Do

• Expedites processing of award setup while ensuring data integrity
• Reviews award documents to identify project details including terms and conditions and budgetary information
• Enters award information into the official system of record
• Coordinates with Project Administrators, Contract Negotiators, Proposal Administrators and System Member Compliance Officials to ensure compliance with TAMUS policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Who 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

Salary: Hiring salary is $50,000/annually.

Please note: SRS offices are in College Station, Texas. New hires are required to complete training program in person – estimated timeframe is 4-6 weeks.

Job Description Summary

The SRS Research Administrator I on the Award and Account Setup Expediting Team is responsible for independently reviewing, interpreting and summarizing administrative and financial details of sponsored agreements including award terms and conditions, cost sharing requirements, budgets, sponsor regulations, deliverable requirements and System, state and federal policies and regulations. The position is also responsible for establishing project and account records in the research administration and financial accounting systems as well as preparing and distributing award summary notices to departments and System members.

Essential Duties/Tasks

New Award Establishment

• Reviews and interprets award documents after award intake has been completed and summarizes terms and conditions and financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems which includes, but is not limited to budget, revenue billing requirements, facilities and administrative cost rates, cost-sharing commitments, compliance regulations, reporting requirements, and deliverables.
  
  
  

Update Project Records for Modifications

• Reviews modified documents received from sponsors.
• Ensures proposals are handled and processed as needed for modifications.
• Updates the electronic research administration system for all compliance, changes in terms and conditions, cost sharing, and deliverables.
• Updates TAMUS financial system to reflect modifications for budget changes.
  
  
  

Liaison in SRS

• Coordinates with SRS proposal administrators, contract negotiators, project administrators and accounts receivable with regard to data elements necessary for project and account establishment and modifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Liaison with System Member Compliance

• Coordinates with TAMUS member compliance offices to ensure that the appropriate approvals have been obtained and logged in the official system of record.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and comprehension skills.
• Advanced experience using Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, 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.
  
  
  

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. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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
• Automatic 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
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

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.