Job Title

Senior Project Administrator I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Project Administrator I, under general supervision, independently coordinates complex administrative and financial details between The Texas A&M University System, researchers, sponsors and administrative offices with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored research projects. Establishes accounts in the A&M System accounting system. Reviews and interprets award terms and conditions, cost sharing requirements, award budget, sponsor regulations, deliverable requirements and System policies. Prepares award notices; trains and mentors staff; and assists management with policy and procedure changes.

This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, Texas. Standard work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

35% Assists with the management of grants and contracts for TIAER, including reviewing budgets, account expenses, preparing invoices, and assisting project managers with analysis of accounts -

25% Responsible for monthly payroll including employee allocations, coordinating with project managers for accuracy, entering salaries into TIAER accounting software and maintaining database for Time and Effort. -

20% Reconciles monthly financial reports from FAMIS to TIAER accounting system and prepare financial reports. Works with Business Services on account and budget corrections. -

8% Reviews TIAER purchases for accuracy and compliance on TIAER grants and contracts. Understands purchasing procedures and guidelines. -

5% Performs other duties and tasks as assigned - Special Projects. -

5% Coordinates and prepares documents related to personnel matters for TIAER. -

2% Responsible for maintenance of accounting software; including troubleshooting, interaction with vendor, installing updates, and creating reports.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in a university setting or business environment. Experience in sponsored research projects management and/or accounting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Verbal and written communication skills. Organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and proofreading skills. -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events
• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.