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UT Health San Antonio · San Antonio, TX

Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist

TypeFull time
ScheduleMon–Fri · Days
Experience4+ yrs
EducationBachelor's
PostedOct 29
✓You’ll need
Certifications
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred.
Pre-Award (CPRA) certification is preferred.
Education
✓Bachelor's degree is required.
✓Zero (0) to four (4) years of research administration, grant proposal, and budgeting experience is required with Bachelor's degree.
✓With high school diploma, four (4) years of experience must supplement education.
Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications
✓Ability to work in a team environment, be flexible, and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet both internal and external deadlines.
✓Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both faculty and administrative staff and ancillary units involved in sponsored program administration.
✓Capability to work with all types of sponsored programs including training, public service, and basic science and clinical research.
✓Attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
✓Possesses critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred.
Pre-Award (CPRA) certification is preferred.
Education
✓Bachelor's degree is required.
✓Zero (0) to four (4) years of research administration, grant proposal, and budgeting experience is required with Bachelor's degree.
✓With high school diploma, four (4) years of experience must supplement education.
Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications
✓Ability to work in a team environment, be flexible, and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet both internal and external deadlines.
✓Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both faculty and administrative staff and ancillary units involved in sponsored program administration.
✓Capability to work with all types of sponsored programs including training, public service, and basic science and clinical research.
✓Attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
✓Possesses critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
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Full employer posting

The Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist is responsible for the administrative components of routine pre-award administrative duties and serves as a resource to support faculty questions. Under direct supervision, this role assists with grant lifecycle tasks, such as the preparation of research budget development and coordinates successful proposals. This role provides high quality service, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.

This is a hybrid position located in San Antonio, TX - we will only consider candidates located in or around the Bexar County area. Responsibilities Assists faculty, as requested, with seeking funding opportunities. Assists with preparing and routing proposals and sponsored program agreements according to established policies and procedures while adhering closely to various deadlines.

Communicates internal submission deadlines and sponsor due dates. Assists with the coordination of sponsored proposals, budgets, and other administrative data required for proposals for leadership and Principal Investigator review. Reviews proposal budgets and ensures allowability and accuracy of requested costs per sponsor and institutional guidelines.

Assists with ensuring the proposal is entered into ERMS Grants or other submission system as applicable, prior to routing to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) in accordance with established internal deadlines. Supports Principle Investigators (PIs) in understanding of sponsored program administration, policies, and compliance on an ongoing basis. Attends regular meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops to keep current on policies and procedures relevant to

, as requested and approved by the Pre-Award Specialist – Supervisor. Support establishment of awards in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Ability to work in a team environment, be flexible, and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet both internal and external deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both faculty and administrative staff and ancillary units involved in sponsored program administration. Capability to work with all types of sponsored programs including training, public service, and basic science and clinical research.

Attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines. Possesses critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.

Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.

Zero (0) to four (4) years of research administration, grant proposal, and budgeting experience is required with Bachelor's degree. With high school diploma, four (4) years of experience must supplement education. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred.

Pre-Award (CPRA) certification is preferred.

Full time · 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

About the role

The Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist is responsible for the administrative components of routine pre-award administrative duties and serves as a resource to support faculty questions. Under direct supervision, this role assists with grant lifecycle tasks, such as the preparation of research budget development and coordinates successful proposals.