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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Research Administrator II

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568


39313BR

Extended Job Title:

Research Administrator II

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:

39313BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Review federal, state, private, industry and foundation grants for compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policy; 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 sponsors on behalf of the institution.

Assist faculty and staff with the preparation and submission of proposals

Employee must ensure all sponsored program documents and information are saved accurately and in the appropriate location.

Review and approve new fund requests and budget revisions for each new and subsequent (as applicable) budget period of an awarded sponsored project.

Serve as liaison 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.

Ensure required institutional, federal and state approvals have been received and are current when processing grant proposals and grant awards (institutional approvals such as IRB, IACUC, IBS, FCOI, etc).

Assist faculty with post award nonfinancial requests such as annual and final reporting, budget revisions, no-cost extensions and award closeout throughout the duration of an award.

Review and execute incoming FDP and non-FDP subaward agreements and amendments as needed throughout the life of a project for which TTUHSC EP is a subawardee.

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 TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

May be considered for future remote work opportunity.

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:

Experience with grant and proposal submissions for academic institutions.

Broad experience with electronic grant systems and portals.

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).

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Research Administration and Finance

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 applicant’s 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 two years of experience OR

Combination of education and experience to equal six years.

Does this position work in a research 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 (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .