JOB SUMMARY:

The Grants Administrator serves as the primary source of expertise, training, and education in matters relating to government regulation of externally funded research to all research faculty and staff on behalf of Department Administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the primary liaison between the Department and all other departments relating to research activities.
• Serves as the primary contact with Sponsored Programs, federal institutions (NIH) and other private research organizations.
• Manages, analyzes, and interprets financial data utilizing statistical and data management software.
• Develops and maintains research budgets and monitors expenses for compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Works jointly with all Principal Investigators within the department to facilitate and support research.
• Advises Departmental Administrators, Principal Investigators, and staff on fiscal responsibilities and project timelines.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and five years related experience in research financial management. 

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and office environment. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.