Assistant Director / Associate Director

Job Title

Assistant Director / Associate Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. SRS supports the research mission of the university by delivering efficient, high‑quality service to the Texas A&M System research community and by collaborating with campus and external partners to ensure the successful administration of sponsored projects.

This position, within Sponsored Research Services, is responsible for providing financial and administrative support for the Scientific Ocean Drilling (SOD) program. The role supports SOD operations by co-leading oversight of departmental and sponsored programfinancial, procurement, export control, and othercompliance activities, and by working with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective stewardship of program resources.

What We Do

• 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.

Who We Want

• 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.

What You Need to Know

• Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

• A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

SRS offices are located in College, Station, Texas. On-site, hybrid, and remote possibilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications for Assistant Director:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Administration Certification (CRA).

• Post-award project management experience.

• Familiarity with Sponsored Research Services procedures.

• Supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Minimum required qualifications for Associate Director:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of administration experience, accounting experience, with some management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.