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Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required. Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, post-award management, or sponsored projects accounting or in a related field. Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven record of team building, staff development, and fostering a culture of service. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in the strategic and operational leadership of the university's post-award administration of sponsored projects, ensuring sponsored projects are managed with excellence throughout their life cycle while serving faculty with integrity, accuracy, and responsiveness, and partnering with researchers, administrators, and external sponsors to remove administrative barriers, safeguard compliance, and empower the pursuit of research.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Provides vision, leadership, and direction for all post-award functions, ensuring alignment with the university's research growth goals. Leads, mentors, and develops staff to build a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement. Fosters strong partnerships with Pre-Award, Compliance, Finance, and other key stakeholders to create a seamless research support environment. Serves as a primary resource for faculty and research administrators on financial management of sponsored projects. Promotes a customer service culture that prioritizes timely, accurate, and proactive support. Communicates complex regulations and financial requirements in clear, faculty-friendly language. Oversees the full life cycle of post-award activities, including award setup, budget management, invoicing financial reporting, effort certification, and closeout. Ensures compliance with federal (Uniform Guidance), state, system, and sponsor regulations. Manages risk through timely reconciliations, proactive monitoring, and corrective actions when necessary. Establishes policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure strong financial stewardship of sponsored funds. Coordinates audits and review with internal and external entities, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Stays current on regulatory changes and sponsor requirements, translating them into effective institutional practices. Partners with Pre-Award to improve transition between pre- and post-award and create a unified, faculty-centered research support model. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and reduce administrative burden on faculty. Serves as a bridge between researchers and administrative unites, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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