Manager IV - Research Administration
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600344S
Title:Manager IV - Research Administration
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 16. Please see the Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category:Professional
Department:Associate Controller - Financial Reporting
Division:Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date:10/28/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Master’s preferred. Six years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs advanced managerial work and administrative work. Oversees post-award research administration activities. Responsible for supervising the grant accounting team to ensure compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and sponsor requirements. Provides leadership in the financial management, reporting, and monitoring of externally funded projects.
Primary Responsibilities:Supervises and provides guidance to grant accountants engaged in post-award administration, including award setup, budget management, invoicing, financial reporting, and closeout. Assists staff with developing and implementing standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in post-award processes. Provides technical expertise and solutions to accounting and compliance issues. Serves as a resource for principal investigators, departmental staff, and university leadership on post-award financial management and financial matters. Collaborates with the Director of Research Administration in strategic planning, audit preparation, policy development, and system enhancements related to sponsored program administration. Monitors staff performance, provides professional development and training, and ensures timely completion of required deliverables. Reviews and approves financial reports and invoices prepared by grant accountants. Reviews and approves journal entries. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Comprehensive understanding of federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, sponsor compliance requirements, and University policies. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to lead, train, and motivate staff in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and apply sound judgment in decision-making.
Full Time Part Time:Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49059
EEO Statement: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. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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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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 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an 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 the 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. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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