SRS Research Administrative Specialist II

Job Title

SRS Research Administrative Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.11 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who We Are 

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services. 

  

What We Do 

• Monitor the “SRS Awards” email inbox – review and respond to all emails received within twenty-four hours. 

• Create Maestro records and ensure that documents are sent to the appropriate contact. 

• Review Agreement for details to update Maestro system accurately and efficiently.  

• Review and complete fully executed Maestro tasks. 

  

Who We Want 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Delivers exceptional customer service in a high-volume setting. 

• Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excels at multitasking and managing changing priorities. 

• Communicates confidently and effectively with team members and stakeholders. 

• Thinks independently and proactively solves problems. 

• Works well in a collaborative and customer-focused team. 

What We Want

The SRS Research Administrative Specialist II is responsible for providing assistance to post-award administration by assisting in tasks such as data entry for cost sharing, reconciling of projects for compliance, assisting in the creation of reports as needed by project administrators, reviewing sponsored project travel and subaward invoices for project compliance, and other functional areas within SRS; assisting with TAMUS member questions, and providing information to their research administrators; and providing great customer service and critical thinking skills as they are a crucial part of the day-to-day operations of SRS. Interprets award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations, system policies and member rules in order to fulfil the responsibilities in assisting the Research Administrator with functional duties; working on project closeouts and assists with audit transactions, assists with compiling statistics and data, prepares documentation, and reports as requested; and serving as a resource to assist the Research Administrator in researching and determining solutions to issues associated with functional area assignments.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $21.11 - $23.22/hourly

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years’ experience in a specialized financial field such as accounts payable, payroll, student accounts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading and time management skills.

• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to problems, prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently a