Research Administrator II-Office of Research and Innovation Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Government

Position Information

Research Administrator II – Office of Research and Innovation

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job : 15591
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Salary Range

$62,000 - $65,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/05/2026.

Required Application Materials

Resume is required
Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Research Administrator II organizes, plans, establishes, and monitors proposal preparation, and administrative and financial monitoring of grants and contracts. This role provides routine pre‑award and post‑award services related to grants management, proposal preparation and review, award administration, and financial activities.

Core Responsibilities

Provides general guidance and counsel on a wide variety of routine research administration matters to principal investigators, senior unit administrators, and less experienced unit staff.

Administers grants and contracts.

Provides proposal support to principal investigators on routine grant or contract proposals. Assists with the development of budget and budget justification, interpretation of sponsor's proposal requirements. Provides a list of required proposal documents. Serves as the primary point of contact for the proposal process coordinating with the central office.

Administers the financial and administrative aspects of routine grant and contract management within departments, colleges, centers and institutes.

Reviews, approves, and reconciles award expenditures. Provides financial projections, analysis, financial reports, and recommendations in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements. Reviews and approves cost transfers. Reviews cost‑share requirements and documentation. Supports Principal Investigators with effort reporting requirements and subrecipients monitoring.

Serves as the liaison between the Principal Investigator and central offices.

Advises Principal Investigators on matters related to applicable compliance requirements related to the use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflicts of interest, and biosafety.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
One (1) year of related work experience.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO G-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Program Design
Corporate Philanthropy Strategy
Relationship Management
Grant Management
Fundraising
Cause Marketing
Measuring Effectiveness
Storytelling
Regulatory Compliance
Social Listening

Working Conditions

Hybrid work environment, with responsibilities performed both remotely and on‑site as business needs require. Requires the regular engagement of colleagues within and outside of the unit, principal investigators, unit business officers, and sponsor representatives.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative action program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

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