Grant & Contract Administrator II

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a Grant and Contact Administrator II to provide pre-award and post-award services for proposals, budgets, and award management. This role supports compliance with institutional and sponsor policies and collaborates with investigators and administrators across units.

The position involves reviewing proposals, budgets, and award actions, negotiating terms, and advising on policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• One year of related work experience is required.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides cradle-to-grave grants and contracts support.
• Reviews and submits routine grant or contract proposals and budgets.
• Negotiates terms for routine proposals and awards with sponsors.
• Advises investigators and administrators on policies and terms.

Skills

Program Design

Relationship Management

Measuring Effectiveness

Storytelling

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Up to $67,450/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/15/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover letter is required.

Job Summary

The Grant and Contact Administrator II provides pre-award and post-award services related proposal preparation, review, approval, and award administration. This role uses grant and contract concepts to manage moderate volume and transactions. The position supports the financial and administrative management requirements of grant and contract proposals, awards, and transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides “cradle to grave” institutional support of grants and contracts.
• Reviews, approves, and submits routine grant or contract proposals, budgets, and award management transactions, obtains and verifies necessary compliance approvals.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of routine grant, contract, and subcontract proposals and awards from various sponsors.
• Reviews, approves or rejects award management requests and financial transactions within established thresholds.
• Engages and advises principal investigators, unit research administrators, college representatives, and management on policies, best practices, and proposals/awards terms and conditions.
• Provides policy and procedure interpretation to principal investigators, college representatives, and management.
• Maintains professional relationship and serves as an institutional liaison with sponsor representatives.
• Consults senior professionals with unusual or complex issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal funding regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and FAR
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex policy and principles independently
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Central office experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Program Design
• Corporate Philanthropy Strategy
• Relationship Management
• Measuring Effectiveness
• Storytelling
• Regulatory Compliance

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Requires the regular engagement of colleagues within and outside of the unit, principal investigators, unit business officers, and sponsor representatives.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affidivative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.