Job Title

Research Services Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Grants & Contracts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Research Services Coordinator, under direction, coordinates the review of sponsored and non-sponsored research agreements and monitors on-going agreements to ensure compliance. Negotiates sponsored and non-sponsored research agreements and their terms and conditions in compliance with the law and policy and procedure, and coordinates with researchers on updating annual disclosures and management plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research Agreements & Contract Administration

• Assist with negotiating sponsored and non-sponsored research agreements to ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state laws

• Review, analyze, and coordinate terms and conditions of agreements for compliance and institutional requirements

• Track agreements to ensure timely execution and maintain accurate agreement logs

• Coordinate resolution of contract issues with researchers, department heads, and academic leadership

• Review and process related agreements including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Confidentiality Agreements, and Data Transfer Agreements

• Coordinate consultations with the Office of General Counsel, Technology Commercialization, TAMUS Risk & Compliance, and other relevant offices

• Facilitate revisions and approvals related to award documents, including budget changes, Principal Investigator changes, time extensions, and funding modifications

• Coordinate issuance and modification of subawards throughout the award lifecycle

Research Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Monitor compliance of research agreements to ensure ongoing adherence to federal, state, and University regulations

• Assist in identifying and researching new and emerging regulatory requirements

• Support Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) compliance processes, including annual disclosures and management plans

• Assist in monitoring nepotism and other research-related compliance matters

• Support subrecipient monitoring activities and FFATA reporting requirements

Administrative Support

• Assist with issuing New Award Notices and coordinating compliance review and account establishment

• Support proposal preparation, review, and submission processes as needed

• Manage communications through the ORI/OSR shared email system for research administration inquiries

• Maintain and update internal tracking systems and databases for agreements and awards

• Prepare and assist with monthly and ad hoc reports

• Coordinate with sponsors, researchers, and administrative staff to support project and award administration

• Process and deposit incoming checks in coordination with the Business Office

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