Senior Manager, Sponsored Research Administration

Texas A&M University; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 915,000 - 963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi seeks a Manager, Research Project Administration to oversee administrative, financial, and compliance activities for sponsored projects in ARI. You will supervise staff, support PIs, and manage internal processes across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, sponsor reporting, and effective collaboration with project partners and TAMUS offices to ensure successful research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Research Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in sponsored research administration, grants management, or related field.
• Master’s or doctoral degree may substitute for experience per listed options.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsored research administration activities, monitor expenditures, and ensure sponsor compliance.
• Oversee pre‑award and post‑award administration, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Advise PIs, supervise staff, and coordinate sponsor communications and audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Laserfiche

Job description

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi seeks a Manager, Research Project Administration to oversee administrative, financial, and compliance activities for sponsored projects in ARI. You will supervise staff, support PIs, and manage internal processes across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, sponsor reporting, and effective collaboration with project partners and TAMUS offices to ensure successful research outcomes.