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Research Administrator I

Position Number: 4313977
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Research Administrator I
Lubbock
32380BR
Accounting Services

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 support of university sponsored projects and collaborate between institutional constituents (primarily principal investigator and college/department staff) to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems, and provide excellent customer service using best practice techniques for managing sponsored projects.
Set-up sponsored projects and related budgets in the university's financial system, ensure financial documentation is maintained accurately throughout the life of the project, and participate in PI meetings. Assist with coordination of needs for billing and reporting as needed internally and follow-up for PI technical reports upon sponsor notification externally. Process and monitor accounting records for compliance & accuracy, including fund balances, project budgets, direct/indirect charges, & sub-invoices to include coordination with the PI/dept/ORS and complete assigned compliance reviews. Perform close-out procedures for sponsored projects including confirmation of accurate accounting records, indexing documents in Xtender, facilitating non-financial reports, and closing cost share funds.

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

Preferred Qualifications
Accounting or Finance related background, CRA or CPA candidate.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.