Grant Administrator II- Pre Award

Job Title

Grant Administrator II- Pre Award

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Research Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,083.33 monthly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Grant Administrator, under general supervision, provides support for processing and submitting grant proposals that that comply with sponsor guidelines and Texas A&M University System and Tarleton member policies. Coordinates with sponsors to address questions to ensure accurate and timely proposal submissions. This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, TX. Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

30% Assists faculty/staff with grant proposal preparation, workload allocations, internal review routing, and submission to grant sources to meet application deadlines. Track submissions, complete pre- and post-award follow-up tasks, and update office productivity statistics. Communicate research compliance requirements to PIs; collect, maintain, and update records. Serves as liaison between faculty and TAMU Sponsored Research Services to improve level of service to faculty.

10% Assists faculty with grant proposal budget development and cost clarification, communicate frequently with post-award financial specialist.

30% Facilitates management of external funding awards as liaison between the investigator, sponsor, and post-award financial specialist.

10% Schedules and leads professional development sessions for faculty concerning topics relevant to external funding and research

15% Supports marketing and promotion of RIED initiatives, including maintenance of Pre-Award web pages as well as organizing and collating the publication of the research magazines and brochures.

5% Assists RIED with other duties as assigned and based on the needs of the division.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years of related experience in contract and grant administration in a University or state agency setting or three years experience as a Grants Administrator I in the TAMU System.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary:

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits – employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade – Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

Benefits

University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

Research and Economic Development

Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .