Research Administrator III (Research / Alberta)

Extended Job Title
Research Administrator III (Research/Alberta)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.

Requisition ID
37143BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Review federal, state, private, local and foundation grants for compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policy; will provide education and support to faculty/staff during the proposal development process. Ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policy and applicable federal and state laws. Assume AO responsibilities and submit grant applications directly to federal and state sponsors on behalf of the institution.
• Employee must ensure all sponsored program documents and information are saved accurately and in the appropriate location.
• Overview of new fund requests and budget revisions for each budget period of an awarded sponsored project.
• Serve as liaison for post-award stage between the Principal Investigator and the sponsoring agency as well as the liaison between campus and Sponsored Programs.
• Ensure individuals and institutions are not debarred from receiving grants/contracts and that all necessary research committee approvals are in place.
• Assist with verification of all required institutional, local, private, foundation, federal and state approvals.
• Perform non-financial post award management.
• Attend required Research Administrator training to stay up to date on all relevant regulatory changes or updates.
• Review, request changes from sponsor when required and approve grant awards after ensuring all required local, private, foundation, institutional, federal and state approvals have been received and are current.
• Prepare and execute outgoing sub-award agreements and amendments as needed throughout the life of a grant/contract that includes funding for a sub-awardee.
• Review, negotiate contracts.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the directors of Sponsored Programs.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEPs values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience relating to federal grants and contracts administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent reasoning capabilities.
• Ability to read, hear and comprehend extensive technical and regulatory information and to convey key information to others.
• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Professional Editions (Word, Excel, Access).
• Experience with grant and proposal submissions for academic institutions.
• Broad experience with electronic grant systems and portals.

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Research Admin Elp

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Business Professionals

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience OR
• Combination of education and experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?
No

Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.