Grants Administrator, ASG VIII (Hybrid)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants Administrator at The University of Texas Medical Branch serves as the primary expert on government regulation of externally funded research, training department staff and faculty across compliance and fiscal policy. The role supports grant budgeting, reporting, and liaison with funding agencies.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience in research financial management, with strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with five years related experience in research financial management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between the Department and all other departments relating to research activities.
• Primary contact with Sponsored Programs, NIH and other private research organizations.
• Manages, analyzes, and interprets financial data utilizing statistical and data management software.
• Develops and maintains research budgets and monitors expenses for compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Works jointly with all Principal Investigators within the department to facilitate and support research.
• Advises Departmental Administrators, Principal Investigators, and staff on fiscal responsibilities and project timelines.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Skills

Research financial management

Budget planning

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years related experience in research financial management.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years related experience in research financial management.
Job Description:
The Grants Administrator serves as the primary source of expertise, training, and education in matters relating to government regulation of externally funded research to all research faculty and staff on behalf of Department Administration.
Job Duties:

• Serves as the primary liaison between the Department and all other departments relating to research activities.
• Serves as the primary contact with Sponsored Programs, federal institutions (NIH) and other private research organizations.
• Manages, analyzes, and interprets financial data utilizing statistical and data management software.
• Develops and maintains research budgets and monitors expenses for compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Works jointly with all Principal Investigators within the department to facilitate and support research.
• Advises Departmental Administrators, Principal Investigators, and staff on fiscal responsibilities and project timelines.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0609 - Keiller Bldg
Job
Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Aug 25, 2026, 1:47:48 PM