East Texas A&M University
GrantsAdministrator
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“Grants Administrator at East Texas A&M University. Skills: post-award sponsored research project administration, grant administration, fiscal integrity, reporting requirements, compliance. Monitors/Supervises the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants.. Monitors/Supervises the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding, agency guidelines, and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements.”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving
security-sensitive, criminal history investigation, completion of the criminal history check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, Two (2) years of related experience, Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, Verbal and written communication skills, Organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and proofreading skills, Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Nice to Have
CRA, Higher education experience, Grant research experience
What You'll Do.
Monitors/Supervises the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants.
Monitors/Supervises the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding
and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements.
Coordinates administrative and financial details with proposal administrators
and other personnel with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored projects.
Interprets/communicates award documents
and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff.
Contacts sponsors for revisions and approvals
which include budget revisions
change of Principal Investigator
additional funds requests
Prepares documentation and enters award terms and other financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems
which includes budget
facilities and administrative cost distribution
cost-sharing commitments
indirect cost distribution
compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
Approves expenditures and disbursements of funds.
Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non-standard or issues to researchers
departments and administrative offices.
Provides financial data
sponsors and auditors.
Monitors cost sharing committed to sponsor.
Initiates financial close-out of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines.
Monitors and coordinates Time and Effort Reporting requirements and certification in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200. 430 and the A&M System policy and procedures.
Coordinates the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants with the Grant Financial Accountant.
Coordinates the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding
and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements with the Grant Financial Accountant.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinates administrative and financial details with proposal administrators, financial office, researchers, and other personnel; Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff; Coordinates the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants with the Grant Financial Accountant; Coordinates the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding, agency guidelines, and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements with the Grant Financial Accountant; Ability to work cooperatively with others
Communication Scope
Verbal and written communication skills; Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Grants Administrator I **Agency** East Texas A&M University **Department** Office of Research and Sponsored Programs **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Commerce, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** ** _INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:_** During the application process the _“My Experience_ ” page has a section provided “ _Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)_ ” to upload required documents. * Use the Upload button to add each document. * You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. * All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. * Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. * Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. **_Please provide the following documents_** : * Cover Letter * Resume/CV * Three professional references with complete contact information _(Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered)._ * Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). _If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator._ If you need assistance, please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) ** _A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A &M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would mak
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