College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University · 1 day ago
Research Administrator I
Lubbock
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.91/hr - $41.44/hr
1+ years expThe College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a Research Administrator I to manage post-award financial support for university sponsored projects. This role involves overseeing the financial life cycle of awards, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to institutional constituents and external sponsors.
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Responsibilities
Administer comprehensive post-award financial support of university sponsored projects by collaborating with institutional constituents and external sponsors to provide guidance and customer service related to managing sponsored projects
Responsible for managing portions of the post-award financial life cycle of award process, which include: award setup, processing award budgets, maintaining proper award files, preparing & submitting invoices/reports, refunds, assist with accounts receivable, collection efforts, coordinating necessary meetings, award closeout, and contribute to document retention efforts
Initiate proper transactions within the university financial system(s) and assist with monitoring account records for compliance and accuracy
Complete assigned compliance reviews and coordinate with various campus offices to address identified risks
Review requests related to sponsored projects and coordinate necessary communication between campus offices and sponsoring agencies to ensure appropriate regulation and institutional policies are met
Assist in completing strategic initiatives for Research Accounting related to the goals and mission of Accounting Services and Texas Tech University
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years
Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, problem-solving, and decision-making
General knowledge of higher education administration
Ability to learn complex information systems and proficiency in Excel and Word
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Preferred
Accounting or finance degree, CPA or CPA candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate
Experience in accounting or research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy), fund accounting, working with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.)
Experience delivering customer service both in person and via email/phone
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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51-200 employees
Funding
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