The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SPECIALIST
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Harlingen, TX
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Grants Administration Services Specialist. This role requires managing post-award grant activities including budget development, monitoring, reporting, processing financial requests, and maintaining communication with principal investigators and grant groups within the School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU.
Highlights
- Manages post-award functions such as accounting, budget development and monitoring, procurement, and reporting within University software systems.
- Coordinates recruitment and hiring for grant-supported personnel including faculty, staff, and students.
- Tracks and monitors grant budgets ensuring compliance with University policy and federal regulations.
- Supports contract and grant closeouts and creates financial accounts in coordination with the Grants and Contracts Office.
- Assists faculty and administrators in grant administration and compliance.
- Maintains computerized files and generates reports on proposal and grant activity.
- Provides training on grant-related procedures to faculty and staff and acts as a resource on funding source information and administrative policies.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in grants administration; experience in higher education and knowledge of contract and grant administration preferred.
- Employment is full-time and exempt with compensation commensurate with experience.
- Works under general supervision with direct supervision of assigned staff, supporting the School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU department.
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SPECIALIST Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SPECIALIST
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8834
Working Title | GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SPECIALIST
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Harlingen, Texas
Department | School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide professional support related to post-award grants and contracts administration. Day-to-day oversight of grant activity for the ISU including, but not limited to, budget development/monitoring, reporting, financial request processing, regular communication with PI/grant groups.
Description of Duties
• Responsible for post-award functions that include receiving, reviewing, analyzing and processing a variety of business, financial and payroll/personnel related transactions into a variety of the University software systems. Transactions include a combination of accounting (posting/reconciling/analysis/forecasting), budget development and monitoring, purchasing, procurement card, inventory, records management and project scheduling. Prepares, analyzes and creates statistical, financial and various other reports for the college grant administrator.
• Coordinates recruitment and hiring efforts for grant-supported faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students.
• Tracks and monitors grant budgets according to University policy and government regulations; creates monthly budget projections based on the received spending plans; maintains and monitors budgets completes and/or reviews necessary forms (e.g., cost share forms, purchase orders, etc.) related to grant expenditures, and monthly reconciliations.
• Provides information and direct assistance required to complete contract and grant closeouts, as needed.
• Creates accounts in the financial accounting system and makes changes to the award or budgets in agreements with grant specifications as instructed and in coordination with the Grants and Contracts Office.
• Provides support for the administration of grant activity by assisting faculty and administrators in administering grants and complying with University policy and agency regulations.
• Creates and maintains computerized files and databases on proposal and grant activity; retrieves information for periodic reports and ad hoc reports as requested by department administrators.
• Assist the college grant administrator in providing grant-related procedure training to faculty and other departmental staff.
• Serves as resource person for funding source information and administrative policies and procedures of granting agencies and University.
• Coordinates and monitors grant budget activity for University grants to ensure compliance with University policy and federal and agency regulations; reviews and approves grant related personnel appointments on behalf of administrator; provides assistance and advice to project directors on procedural matters, reporting requirements and closeout of grant activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Bachelor’s degree in a business- related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None
Required Experience | Two (2) years of experience working with grants administration and grant-related functions.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in a higher education setting. Knowledge of contract and grant administration.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Excellent time management skills. Great attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and communication skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 03/16/2026
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Working Title | GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SPECIALIST
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Harlingen, Texas
Department | School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To provide professional support related to post-award grants and contracts administration. Day-to-day oversight of grant activity for the ISU including, but not limited to, budget development/monitoring, reporting, financial request processing, regular communication with PI/grant groups.
Description of Duties
• Responsible for post-award functions that include receiving, reviewing, analyzing and processing a variety of business, financial and payroll/personnel related transactions into a variety of the University software systems. Transactions include a combination of accounting (posting/reconciling/analysis/forecasting), budget development and monitoring, purchasing, procurement card, inventory, records management and project scheduling. Prepares, analyzes and creates statistical, financial and various other reports for the college grant administrator.
• Coordinates recruitment and hiring efforts for grant-supported faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students.
• Tracks and monitors grant budgets according to University policy and government regulations; creates monthly budget projections based on the received spending plans; maintains and monitors budgets completes and/or reviews necessary forms (e.g., cost share forms, purchase orders, etc.) related to grant expenditures, and monthly reconciliations.
• Provides information and direct assistance required to complete contract and grant closeouts, as needed.
• Creates accounts in the financial accounting system and makes changes to the award or budgets in agreements with grant specifications as instructed and in coordination with the Grants and Contracts Office.
• Provides support for the administration of grant activity by assisting faculty and administrators in administering grants and complying with University policy and agency regulations.
• Creates and maintains computerized files and databases on proposal and grant activity; retrieves information for periodic reports and ad hoc reports as requested by department administrators.
• Assist the college grant administrator in providing grant-related procedure training to faculty and other departmental staff.
• Serves as resource person for funding source information and administrative policies and procedures of granting agencies and University.
• Coordinates and monitors grant budget activity for University grants to ensure compliance with University policy and federal and agency regulations; reviews and approves grant related personnel appointments on behalf of administrator; provides assistance and advice to project directors on procedural matters, reporting requirements and closeout of grant activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Bachelor’s degree in a business- related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None
Required Experience | Two (2) years of experience working with grants administration and grant-related functions.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in a higher education setting. Knowledge of contract and grant administration.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Excellent time management skills. Great attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and communication skills.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 03/16/2026
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50337
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50337
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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