Grants & Research Budget Lead

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Grants Administrator to advise on fiscal responsibility and manage externally funded research activities. You will train faculty and staff on regulatory requirements and work across departments to ensure compliant financial practices.

The role emphasizes budget development, data analysis, and collaboration with Principal Investigators to support research timelines and reporting structures within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 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.
• 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.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Budget development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Grants Administrator to advise on fiscal responsibility and manage externally funded research activities. You will train faculty and staff on regulatory requirements and work across departments to ensure compliant financial practices.

The role emphasizes budget development, data analysis, and collaboration with Principal Investigators to support research timelines and reporting structures within the department.