CHEManager International · 3 hours ago
SRS Research Administrative Specialist II
Texas, United States
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.11/hr - $22.50/hr
2+ years expTexas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to enriching the learning and working environment. The SRS Research Administrative Specialist II is responsible for providing assistance in post-award administration, including data entry, compliance reconciliation, and customer service, while interpreting award documents and sponsor regulations.
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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
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
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase