Research Administrator I
Position Description
Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.
Major/Essential Functions
- Administer comprehensive post-award support of university sponsored projects and collaborate between institutional constituents (primarily principal investigator and college/department staff) to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems, and provide excellent customer service using best practice techniques for managing sponsored projects
- Assist with developing and maintaining internal and campus-wide Cognos reports to analyze trends and monitor compliance and performance.
- Assist in developing and delivering internal and campus-wide training programs for principal investigators, research faculty, department grant administrators and AS Research staff.
- Administer assigned Research and Development team projects to achieve turnaround goals and deadlines
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-award grant experience
- Experience with Banner, Cognos and Cayuse (or similar financial, reporting and grants management systems)
- Experience working in Excel
- Experience preparing and giving presentations
- Data analytics knowledge
- Sponsored project cost policy knowledge
- Professional writing experience
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Occasional Duties
Travel as required for professional development.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral, Writing Sample, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
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 by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Schedule Details
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M-F
Job Group
Business Professionals
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.
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Jana Campbell
Grant Specialist
Texas Tech University
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