Sponsored Research Administration Manager

Planitec BTP; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the Manager, Research Project Administration within the Autonomy Research Institute. You will oversee administrative, financial, and compliance activities for sponsored projects in collaboration with PIs and project partners.

The role focuses on pre- and post-award administration, reporting, audits, and process improvements, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to TAMUS and sponsor requirements. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field and 5 years in sponsored research administration.
• Master's or doctoral degree may substitute for experience under the stated rules.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with PIs, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsored research administration activities across pre/post award lifecycle.
• Oversee financial monitoring, sponsor reporting, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with TAMUS, sponsor requirements, and regulations.
• Direct closeout, time and effort reporting, and documentation management.
• Coordinate communications with sponsors and project partners.
• Supervise staff and mentor PIs on administration processes.

Skills

Team leadership

PIs collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Sponsor reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Research Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Research Administration, or related field

Doctoral degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Research Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Laserfiche

Job description

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the Manager, Research Project Administration within the Autonomy Research Institute. You will oversee administrative, financial, and compliance activities for sponsored projects in collaboration with PIs and project partners.

The role focuses on pre- and post-award administration, reporting, audits, and process improvements, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to TAMUS and sponsor requirements. Competitive benefits are offered.