Responsibilities:

40% PROJECT COORDINATION: Independently serves as the point of contact for faculty, sponsors, and department administrators on a portfolio of routine or non-routine projects. Works to determine solutions to issues associated with sponsored projects. Coordinates administrative and financial details with researchers, department heads, deans, the Office of Business Services, the Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, the Institutional Review Board, and other university staff with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored projects. Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations, Tarleton policies, Texas A&M System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff. Contacts sponsors for revisions and approvals that include budget revisions, compliance issues, change of Principal Investigator, time extensions, additional funds requests, grant adjustment notices, project archiving and close out, etc. Facilitates grant-specific human resource actions and processes. Works with principle investigators to ensure project activities occur in the grant approved timeline. Identifies opportunities for research funding and assists faculty with proposal development.

25% AWARD ESTABLISHMENT AND MONITORING: Prepares documentation and enters award terms and other financial information into the Tarleton accounting and research administration systems which includes budget, revenue, billing requirements, Facilities and Administrative cost rates, cost-sharing commitments, progress reports, compliance regulations, and other reporting requirements.

25% FINANCIAL REVIEW, APPROVAL, REPORTING & CLOSE OUT: Approves financial commitments for compliance to sponsor guidelines on behalf of the member. Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non- standard or complex issues to researchers, departments and administrative offices. Provides financial data, as requested, to researchers, departments, members, sponsors and auditors. Tracks and monitors grant budgets and any cost sharing committed to sponsor. Initiates financial close-out of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines.

10% OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years experience in sponsored research projects management and accounting in a university setting or business environment. Experience interpreting and monitoring compliance with federal regulations, including OMB Circulars, Uniform Guidance and Code of Federal Regulations, as they pertain to sponsored research. Progressively responsible budgeting and/or project administration experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills. Ability to apply problem-solving skills to complex problems, prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with DOJ/NSF/NIH grants. Experience within the A&M System or other university setting. Strong mathematical and comprehension skills. Advanced experience using Word, Excel, MAESTRO and FAMIS. Personal or professional experience in working with people of diverse backgrounds.