JOB SUMMARY:

To provide day-to-day processing of project awards and modifications. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Processes all non-competing project set-ups and budget loads in a timely manner

• Reviews, edits and enters all proposal data into the PeopleSoft database

• Reviews/updates/initiates all award and budget data in order to achieve over-all target objective of seventy-two (72) hours for award set up and budget load

• Corrects database attributes(s) in response to appropriate request from Sponsored Research function or other central business operation

• Maintains knowledge of database and research administration functions in order to maximize PeopleSoft data integrity

• Responds to all requests for information and/or assistance in a timely manner

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; no additional experience required.   

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard office environment. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.