Assistant Director / Associate Director

* Support faculty members in the preparation, review, and submission of research proposals.* Interpret and effectively communicate sponsor guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements.* Budget preparation and compliance verification with sponsor regulations and Texas A&M University System Member policies.* Coordinate and compile proposal materials in collaboration with internal and external collaborators.* Ensure accurate final proposal preparation, review and submission while adhering to strict deadlines.* Thrives in a fast-paced environment.* Delivers exceptional customer service in a high-volume setting.* Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Excels at multitasking and managing changing priorities.* Communicates confidently and effectively with team members and stakeholders.* Thinks independently and proactively solves problems.* Works well in a collaborative and customer-focused team.* Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.* A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.* **Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination** of education and experience* **Six years** of progressively responsible administrative experience, including compliance and supervisory responsibilities, with related experience in accounting, project management, and budget development in a university or business environment, and experience supporting proposal administration, proposal preparation, or identifying funding/sponsorship opportunities.* Research Administration Certification (CRA).* Post-award project management experience.* Familiarity with Sponsored Research Services procedures.* Supervisory experience.* Bachelor’s degree in a related field.* **Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination** of education and experience.* **Eight years** of administration experience, accounting experience, with some management experience.* Experience managing complex federal research projects.* Familiarity with SRS and TAMU Financial Management Operations (FMO) procedures.* Experience supervising professional personnel.* Research Administration certification (CRA).* Bachelor’s degree in a related field.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr