Job Title SRS Research Administrator I - AASET 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 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 Want 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. What You Need To Know Starting Salary: $50,000 Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Qualifications Required Education: + Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Required 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. Preferred Qualifications + Strong mathematical and comprehension skills. + Advanced experience using Word, Excel and FAMIS, and/or Maestro. Responsibilities + 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. Other Requirements and Factors + This position is security sensitive. + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. 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 (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.