Overview
Administrative Coordinator I – Research Administration Jobs in Huntsville, TX at Inside Higher Ed
Title: Administrative Coordinator I – Research Administration
Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Huntsville, TX
Requisition
202600076S
Title
Administrative Coordinator I – Research Administration
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 08. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Associate Controller – Financial Reporting
Division
Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date
03/24/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Two years relevant administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field. Experience in Higher Education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Performs administrative duties to support the operations of the Office of Research Administration (ORA). Serves as the first point of contact for ORA for the internal and external communications.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs administrative support duties. Manages the ORA departmental inbox and main phone line. Serves as the first point of contact for Principal Investigators (PIs) and department administrators in answering general inquiries. Coordinates and schedules Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and prepares necessary documentation for meetings to ensure a seamless transition from awarded to active status. Maintains and updates the full-time equivalency (FTE) tracker, used to assist with ensuring that electronic personnel action forms (ePAFs) are submitting in a timely fashion by departments, through regular communication with departments and review of award documentation. Monitors the financial reporting tracker and sending timely reminders and updates of deadlines. Monitors upcoming grant end dates to update Cayuse & Banner statuses as well as proactively alerting PIs and departments regarding the end dates and submission of ePAFs to ensure personnel are transitioned off grant appropriately. Manages departmental purchasing and deposits. Assists ORA staff with the gathering, filing, and organization of grant related documentation. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently through email and verbally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and other tracking tools. Ability to learn university-specific systems (Banner, Cognos, Cayuse). Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46694
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
