Assistant Director / Associate Director in College Station, Texas

Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Tamus

Job Title Assistant Director / Associate Director

Agency Texas A&M University

Department Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

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 • Support faculty members in the preparation, review, and submission of research proposals.

• Interpret and effectively communicate sponsor guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements.

• Budget preparation and compliance verification with sponsor regulations and Texas A&M University System Member policies.

• Coordinate and compile proposal materials in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.

• Ensure accurate final proposal preparation, review and submission while adhering to strict deadlines.

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 You Need to Know • Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

SRS offices are located in College, Station, Texas. On-site, hybrid, and remote possibilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications Minimum required qualifications for Assistant Director: • Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Six years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including compliance and supervisory responsibilities, with related experience in accounting, project management, and budget development in a university or business environment, and experience supporting proposal administration, proposal preparation, or identifying funding/sponsorship opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications: • Research Administration Certification (CRA).

• Post-award project management experience.

• Familiarity with Sponsored Research Services procedures.

• Supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Minimum required qualifications for Associate Director: • Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of administration experience, accounting experience, with some management experience.

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing complex federal research projects.

• Familiarity with SRS and TAMU Financial Management Operations (FMO) procedures.

• Experience supervising professional personnel.

• Research Administration certification (CRA).

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.