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Research Administrator I - Sub Award Management
Position Description: Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the Department and/or College: Accounting Services serves a vital role in Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is measured by our ability to partner with the campus community, provide innovative solutions, and guide our customers through decisions of resource allocation amid increasingly complex regulatory environment. Accounting Services strives for continued success by fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to promote stewardship of resources benefiting those we serve. Accounting Services is seeking a talented individual to join its Compliance Team. This position is responsible for the oversight of subaward management on sponsored projects and plays an important role in ensuring compliance with federal & state regulations and institutional policy. To be successful in this role, an individual should possess excellent organization skills, an aptitude for higher level critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills.
Major/Essential Functions: • Contribute to the subrecipient risk assessment process by evaluating and determining subrecipient organizational, financial, and compliance risk; recommend risk level and outline special terms & conditions as needed. • Establish and maintain subaward encumbrances in the University financial system. • Ensure compliance with federal regulation on transparency by submitting monthly Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports. • Facilitate subaward monitoring efforts and perform desk reviews; oversee assigned subaward compliance reviews. • Monitor federal and state updates as they apply to subawards and recommend subaward policy updates and process efficiencies based on changing requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel proficiency; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications: • Business-related degree. • CPA or candidate. • CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate. • Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy). • Experience working in TTU-specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.