Research Administrator II - Office of Research and Innovation

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Salary Range: Up to $67,450/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/7/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is required.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Research Administrator II is responsible for the full post award administration of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, from award set up and budget management through financial monitoring and approvals, compliance, reporting, modifications (cost transfers, budget reallocations), and final closeout.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides general guidance and counsel on a wide variety of routine research administration matters to principal investigators, senior unit administrators, and less experienced unit staff.
2. Administers grants and contracts.
3. Provides proposal support to principal investigators on routine grant or contract proposals. May assist with the development of budget and budget justification, interpretation of sponsor's proposal requirements from time to time.
4. Administers the financial and administrative aspects of routine grant and contract management within departments, colleges, centers and institutes.
5. Reviews, approves, and reconciles award expenditures. Provides financial projections, analysis, financial reports, and recommendations in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements. Reviews and approves cost transfers. Reviews cost-share requirements and documentation. Supports Principal Investigators with subrecipient monitoring.
6. Serves as the liaison between the Principal Investigator and central offices.
7. Advises Principal Investigators on matters related to applicable compliance requirements related to the use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflicts of interest, and biosafety.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Program Design
• Corporate Philanthropy Strategy
• Relationship Management
• Grant Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of federal regulations including Uniform Guidance- 2 CFR Part 200, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Agency specific regulations-NIH, NSF, DOD, NASA, DOE, USDA, DOT, HRSA, etc.

Working Conditions

• Work Location is One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX (Main Campus). Work modality is hybrid. Requires the regular engagement of colleagues within and outside of the unit, principal investigators, unit business officers, and sponsor representatives.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.