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Texas A&M University · 4 weeks ago

SRS Research Administrative Specialist II

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21.11/hr - $22.50/hr

2+ years exp

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives. The SRS Research Administrative Specialist II is responsible for providing assistance in post-award administration, including data entry, compliance reconciliation, and report creation, while also ensuring excellent customer service and support for research projects.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Project Support- Serves as a resource for the post-award administrators to assist in determining solutions to issues associated with sponsored projects. Assists the project administrator with researching regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on standard issues to researchers, departments, and administrative offices. Assists with the coordination of 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. Assists with contacting sponsors for revisions and approvals which include budget revisions, compliance issues, change of Principal Investigator, time extensions, additional funds requests, etc

Financial Review, Approval and Routing- Assists the project administrator with researching regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non-standard or complex issues to researchers, departments, and administrative offices. Provides assistance with financial data, as requested, to researchers, departments, members, and sponsors. Handles non-standard post-award accounts. Works with project administrator with project closeouts and audits

Documentation and Reporting- Documents and monitors cost sharing and is responsible for project compliance with research expenditures. Assists with compiling statistics and data and preparing reports. Prepares documentation and follows contract terms in closing projects and termination or transfer

Qualification

Sponsored research managementFinancial complianceData entryWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareCritical thinkingVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years' experience in a specialized financial field such as accounts payable, payroll, student accounts

Critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy

Verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills

Ability to apply problem-solving skills to problems, prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

Preferred

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

Strong mathematical and comprehension skills

Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro

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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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