Research Administrator I

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a Research Administrator I. This role involves managing and overseeing the life cycle of research awards, guiding faculty in proposal development, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Guides and facilitates faculty and staff in the development and preparation of research proposals and Pre-award requests for sponsored projects grants, contracts, sub-contracts, and cooperative agreements, including budget preparation, review and preparation of proposal application forms and Pre-award budget and information requests
• Correctly apply university policies concerning proposal routing, indirect costs, cost sharing, salary allocation and ensure application of university policies on export control, subcontracts, conflict of interest, human and animal subject and all other compliance issues are followed
• Correctly interpret sponsor guidelines and provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding sponsor requirements, ensuring that proposals are received by the sponsor by the deadline posted with all required forms and information
• Facilitates and finalizes Cayuse routing for all sponsored project proposals, ensuring required institutional approvals and signatures are present along with documentation of proposal preparation
• Demonstrate caseload management skills and the ability to prioritize proposal responsibilities that allows meeting tight deadlines
• Thoroughly and professionally communicate with TTU faculty and staff and external institutions’ and agency personnel in time sensitive situations
• Conduct training, one-on-one or for a group, for faculty and staff on a number of topics including budgeting, Cayuse, and Proposal Submission Requirements

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years
• Master's degree
• Certification as a Certified Research Administrator or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator
• Have thorough knowledge of university policies, procedures, and systems related to administration of sponsored projects including proposal submission, budgeting, personnel, payroll, travel, and purchasing
• Have thorough knowledge of federal regulations and federal agency policies concerning grants and contracts with educational institutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Be able to accurately interpret federal, state, and university regulations
• Able to work under tight deadlines, often in stressful situations
• Mastery of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Understand often poorly phrased questions and suggest solutions
• Have knowledge of university organization and understanding of faculty responsibilities and motivations
• Be willing to work in a supporting role in order to accomplish the mission of ORS

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