Assistant Director, Pre-Award

Posting Number : 2026072

Posting / Functional Title :

Assistant Director, Pre-Award

University Pay Plan Title :

Asst Dir, Sponsored Programs

Location : San Marcos

Department : Sponsored Programs

Recruitment Type : Open Recruiting

Job Type : Full-Time

Funding Source : Permanent

Monthly Salary : $6,700-$7,083.34

Job Category : Exempt

Required Qualifications : Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. :

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of pre-award research administration
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 / Uniform Guidance; OMB; basic FAR, Interpret sponsor terms & conditions Sponsor-compliant budgets; complete proposal packages
• Manage concurrent deadlines, multi-project coordination
• eRA portals : Kuali, Cayuse, Grants.gov, Research.gov, ASSIST / eRA Commons
• ERP / finance workflows (SAP) for award setup Compliance routing : FCOI; IRB / IACUC / IBC; export controls
• Team lead / supervision; mentoring
• Advanced Excel; KPI tracking (volume, complexity, cost share, subawards)
• Clear writing and communication; service-oriented; highly organized

Preferred Qualifications :

Job Description :

Assistant Director will serve as the lead Senior Proposal Coordinator, assisting the Director in improving logistics, processes, and reporting. The AD will work collaboratively with Principal Investigators (PI), Senior Proposal Coordinators, Proposal Coordinators, and Research Coordinators to prepare grant applications, and serves as a dedicated central resource on university and sponsor policies for proposal development and submission as well as award acceptance. Activities are governed by applicable federal regulations (2 CFR 200), applicable state regulations and sponsor specifics requirements as well as institutional policies.

Job Duties :

Job Open Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) :

10 / 27 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Normal Work Days :

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start :

8 : 00AM

Normal Work Hours End :

5 : 00PM

Legal and Required Notices :

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why Choose Texas State University? :

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy :

Exceptional Benefits : Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off : Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance : Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth : Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus : Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits : Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security : Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https : / / www.hr.txst.edu / benefits.html

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