Job Title

Contract and Grant Administrator II

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Research Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Contract and Grant Administrator pursues, negotiates, and administers sponsored programs; oversees the post-award process; reviews and processes agreements (both financial and non-financial); negotiates contract terms; informs faculty and college personnel of special contractual requirements; ensuring compliance with University guidelines; and providing training to University personnel on grants and contracts administration. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title. Work location is Stephenville, Texas with normal in-office work hours of Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist in post-award process for sponsored programs; monitor deadlines.

• Assist in preparing initial and revised budgets.

• Assist with the preparation of non-disclosure agreements.

• Assist with the preparation of sub-awards.

• Monitor agreements for compliance with contractual requirements.

• Advise faculty in interpreting and adhering to sponsor and University guidelines.

• Monitor appropriateness of expenditures on awards and sub-awards

• Correspond with sponsors and sub-recipients regarding performance issues.

• Process modifications to existing agreements

• Assist faculty with the preparation and submission of reports.

• Assist in closing-out awards and sub-awards.

  Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience.

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

  Supervision of Others

• Generally, does not supervise

  Salary

  Commensurate with experience

  The target base annual salary is $ 48,120 ma y be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to t h e mini m um 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 ar e also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

  Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

  Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

  Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

  Other

• Complimentary tickets to all A thletic and P erforming F ine A rts events

• 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 the position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and “ Submit ” the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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• Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

• Benefits

• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .