Student Post-Award Grants Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Student Worker in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to assist with post-award grant management and administrative tasks. The role involves greeting visitors, maintaining post-award resources, and supporting the Maestro system with budget revisions and closeout activities.

This part-time position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and teamwork. Work hours are capped to 19 per week during sessions, with potential full-time availability during breaks or

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled as a student at East Texas A&M University or related campus program.
• Greet visitors, assist with post-award grant management, and support research administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors to VPRED offices and relay information to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist students, staff, faculty, and university community with general questions related to post-award grant management.
• Maintain and update webpages for Project Administration with post-award information and resources.
• Organize and file digital award documents, subaward agreements, and compliance packets.
• Help track internal award approvals, budget revisions, and closeout activities within Maestro.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets (formulas, data entry) and distribute compliance guidance and post-award reporting deadlines.
• Route financial paperwork to budget administrators and coordinate sign-ins for post-award training events.
• Assist with the Annual Research Symposium and provide compliance support.
• Shred confidential grant and financial data per university policy, keep workspace tidy, and collaborate with supervisor on post-award processes.
• Other duties as required by the department.

Job description

East Texas A&M University seeks a Student Worker in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to assist with post-award grant management and administrative tasks. The role involves greeting visitors, maintaining post-award resources, and supporting the Maestro system with budget revisions and closeout activities.

This part-time position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and teamwork. Work hours are capped to 19 per week during sessions, with potential full-time availability during breaks or