San Marcos, TX
Texas State University
Research Coordinator
Posting Number: 2027013
Location: San Marcos
Department: Pre-Award Sponsored Programs
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,021
Job Category: Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field.
- Experience with government and private contracts and grants administration in either a university or non-profit setting.
- Experience with preparation and review of budgets and proposals for grants and contracts in fiscal grant management and enterprise management systems.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
- Extensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Experience planning events for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Texas State University Research Programs and systems including Cayuse, Workday, SAP and Kuali.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines and competing priorities.
- Experience providing direct customer service and support to faculty and research personnel.
Job Description:
The Research Coordinator will assist in proposal and budget development, and contract and grant submissions. They will coordinate statement of work, budget, and proposal reviews and approvals upload documents in proposal submission platforms, guide faculty through the proposal process, work with researchers to build accurate and compliant budgets, ensure submissions meet institutional and sponsor requirements, and offer assistance and guidance on using submission platforms and research management systems. Schedule submission planning team project meeting. Serve as the primary information and problem-solving resource for faculty and staff. Share research news with leadership and marketing. Current open positions will primarily serve the College of Education and the Colleges of Science and Engineering but will also serve PIs from other colleges as needed.
Job Duties:
- Serve as primary point of contact and project manager for faculty during proposal development.
- Coordinate proposal and submission development timelines and internal deadlines.
- Coordinate submission planning meetings and facilitate communication among project team members.
- Coordinate collection of submission components from investigators to ensure timely submission.
- Provide preliminary review of submission materials prior to institutional review.
- Initiate proposal and submission routing in the institutional proposal management system as needed.
- Assist faculty through the grant submission process and coordinate external funding.
- Develop budgets and budget justifications in accordance with university policies, grantor guidelines, and uniform guidance.
- Upload documents in proposal platforms as needed.
- Review and circulate program announcements or solicitations for new funding opportunities to faculty and research staff.
- Prepare assistive materials for research teams, including faculty and staff.
- Manage electronic records in the research management system.
- Apply University policies and sponsor guidelines to minimize risk and protect the University, faculty, and research staff from liability.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders, including sponsors, agencies, faculty, staff, administrators, and other academic units.
- Provide leadership with research news and activity data.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants:
Job Open Date: 09/17/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Posting Notices:
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58427"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58427
For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9837149"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58427 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
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