SRS Quality Control Research Administrator
Core
Ensuring quality control and compliance for research proposals, budgets, and submissions across the Texas A&M University System.
Role type
Senior research administration specialist (proposal quality control)
Builds
Accurate, compliant research proposal packages and budgets for federal, state, and private sponsors
Domain
Higher education research administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
research administration, grant budgeting, proposal submission processes, data integrity, quality control, documentation, process improvement, sponsor guidelines interpretation, electronic portal navigation, financial system entry, regulatory compliance (human/animal subjects, export controls), stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring
Preferred skills
CRA/CPRA certification, advanced Excel/Adobe/Word proficiency, high-volume environment management
Technologies
Grants.gov, electronic research administration portals, financial systems
Responsibilities
Review proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with sponsor/federal/state requirements; develop and maintain sponsor-specific checklists and guidance documents; prepare and revise proposal budgets and supporting documentation; coordinate with researchers and department heads to resolve pre-award issues; train and mentor staff and student workers on proposal review processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC