Sponsored Research Admin: Hybrid/Remote Role

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Sponsored Research Services (SRS) is hiring a SRS Research Administrator to manage sponsored projects, coordinate post-award activities, and ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies. The role supports faculty, sponsors, and departmental staff in a fast-paced research environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with growing responsibilities across budgeting, reporting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of administrative experience in higher education or business environment.
• Experience in sponsored research projects management and/or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for faculty, sponsors, and departmental administrators on complex sponsored research projects.
• Provide expert guidance on sponsor regulations, award terms, compliance requirements, and university policies.
• Coordinate post-award activities including budget modifications, compliance matters, funding changes, PI changes, and award extensions.
• Review and approve financial transactions to ensure sponsor and institutional compliance.
• Monitor award activity and provide financial oversight, reporting, and audits as needed.
• Establish awards in systems, ensuring accurate setup of budgets and reporting schedules.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maestro

FAMIS

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Sponsored Research Services (SRS) is hiring a SRS Research Administrator to manage sponsored projects, coordinate post-award activities, and ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies. The role supports faculty, sponsors, and departmental staff in a fast-paced research environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with growing responsibilities across budgeting, reporting, and audits.