Research Administrator I

Position Description

Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.

Major/Essential Functions

Administer comprehensive post-award financial support of university sponsored projects by collaborating with institutional constituents and external sponsors to provide guidance and customer service related to managing sponsored projects.

Responsible for managing portions of the post-award financial life cycle of award process, which include: award setup, processing award budgets, maintaining proper award files, preparing & submitting invoices/reports, refunds, assist with accounts receivable, collection efforts, coordinating necessary meetings, award closeout, and contribute to document retention efforts.

Initiate proper transactions within the university financial system(s) and assist with monitoring account records for compliance and accuracy. Complete assigned compliance reviews and coordinate with various campus offices to address identified risks. Review requests related to sponsored projects and coordinate necessary communication between campus offices and sponsoring agencies to ensure appropriate regulation and institutional policies are met.

Assist in completing strategic initiatives for Research Accounting related to the goals and mission of Accounting Services and Texas Tech University.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree, CPA or CPA candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.
• Experience in accounting or research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy), fund accounting, working with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.).
• Experience delivering customer service both in person and via email/phone.

Pay Range

$25.91 - $33.70 - $41.44

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