Sponsored Research Administrator – Post‑Award Expert

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University invites applications for SRS Research Administrator. The role supports faculty with project coordination, financial review, and sponsor reporting, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

The candidate will manage post-award activities, monitor budgets, prepare financial reports, and assist with award closeouts. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret sponsor regulations and university policies.
• Experience with post-award administration and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of sponsored research projects and serve as primary contact for faculty, sponsors, and admins.
• Provide guidance on sponsor requirements, policies, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate post-award activities including budget revisions, funding changes, PI changes and extensions.
• Review and approve financial transactions for sponsor/compliance alignment.
• Monitor budgets, cost-sharing, reporting, and award performance; establish and maintain records.
• Prepare financial reports for researchers, departments, sponsors, and auditors; support closeout.
• Oversee financial closeout for sponsored projects per sponsor guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

FAMIS

Maestro

Job description

Texas A&M University invites applications for SRS Research Administrator. The role supports faculty with project coordination, financial review, and sponsor reporting, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

The candidate will manage post-award activities, monitor budgets, prepare financial reports, and assist with award closeouts. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and strong analytical skills are required.