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Who we are
Sponsored Research Services (SRS) is a consortium of research administrators supporting Texas A&M University System members. We provide efficient and superior research administration services to members of The Texas A&M University System in Brazos County, Galveston and Qatar. SRS teams work with stakeholders to provide expertise and assistance with proposal submissions, in negotiation of external contracts, and in project administration throughout the life of the award. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services.
What we want
SRS is seeking a Proposal Administrator I who is responsible for research proposal preparation and submission as well as providing support to researchers in the preparation and submission of standard research proposals which includes determining sponsor requirements. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business administration and experience in research administration. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, providing exceptional customer service in a consultative manner, and will possess excellent communication skills. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What you need to know
Required Education:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
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Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software
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Attention to detail skills and ability to work productively as part of a team
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Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
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Proposal Preparation and Coordination - Provides support to researchers in the preparation of standard proposals, which includes determining the sponsor's requirements and preparing budgets and forms according to the guidelines established by Texas A&M University, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, Federal Cost Accounting Standards and sponsor guidelines. Prepares supplementary proposal documents, under moderate supervision, and ensures proposals are complete before forwarding to the sponsor. Prepares proposal revisions and responds to requests related to proposal submissions. Coordinates with researchers, department/unit heads, deans, directors and staff to resolve proposal issues and provides information as requested.
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Proposal Review and Compliance - Reviews standard proposals for compliance issues. Reviews program announcements and, with moderate direction, determines pertinent proposal requirements. Communicates guidelines and proposal requirements to Principal Investigators. Acquires basic knowledge of human subjects, animal subjects, Recombinant DNA, Export Controls, etc.
- Proposal Submission - Provides support to researchers in the submission of proposals. Enters proposal information into required submission systems (i.e., Grants.gov, etc.) and financial systems. Performs other duties as assigned.
For questions or concerns, please contact Lyndal Arceneaux (larceneaux@tamu.edu)
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Lyndal Arceneaux, MRA, CRA
Sr. Proposal Administrator II, Team Lead
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
979-862-2465
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