Research Administrator I

32261BR

Accounting Services

Position Description

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

About the Department and/or College

The Accounting Services Research Development Team is seeking an initiative-driven individual who possesses the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, enjoys expressing creative freedom, can work on assigned projects to achieve turnaround goals and deadlines, and has the skills necessary to work in Microsoft Suite programs, Visio, and other design software. This individual should also be comfortable with presentations or is interested in developing their public speaking and presentation skills.

The Research Development Team within Accounting Services is an innovative team dedicated to completing strategic initiatives for research administration in service to the goals and objectives of Accounting Services and the University. 

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 Accounting Services 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

• Bachelor's degree in business or a closely related field.
• CRA/CPRA/CFRA certificate or eligible candidate.
• Post-award grant experience including budgeting, invoicing, financial reporting, award set up and award closeout.
• Experience with Banner, Cognos and Cayuse (or similar financial, reporting and grants management systems).
• Ability to learn complex information systems and exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience preparing and giving presentations.
• Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the institution, which includes advising principal investigators and sponsored programs administration staff.

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, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.97

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%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; M-F

Grant Funded?

No

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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