Program Manager

About the role

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is establishing a new PreAward Research Support Services unit to strengthen proposal development and enhance the overall research enterprise across the college. As part of this new service, VMBS is recruiting two key positions that will work collaboratively to provide comprehensive, faculty‑centered support for intramural and extramural grant submissions. Together, these roles will coordinate proposal planning, manage timelines and sponsor requirements, maintain essential documentation and tracking systems, and contribute to initiatives that advance research competitiveness and operational excellence within VMBS. What we want The Program Manager - PreAward Research Support Services plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities and develops and implements procedures for supporting faculty in submitting intramural and extramural research grant proposals. The position is responsible for managing pre-award research support services, including developing and delivering faculty-facing proposal support, coordinating and tracking grant submissions, monitoring timelines and sponsor deadlines, providing and maintaining boilerplate and required documentation, and leading grant- and program-related initiatives that are medium to large in scope. What you need to know Salary: $60,000-$77,000/year and w ill be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience . Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience, specifically related to sponsored research and/or research administration.

Responsibilities

• Management of Pre-Award Grant Proposal Services
• Provides a full range of pre-award services to assist faculty in obtaining extramural and intramural research funding.
• Provides proposal preparation guidance for research funding opportunities faculty wish to pursue.
• Serves as a primary point of contact within the college for grant proposal questions and directs faculty to appropriate entities within the university (e.g., SRS, AgriLife Research) as needed.
• Manages collection of required proposal documents and ensures timely and complete transmittal to Sponsored Research Services (SRS) for proposal submission.
• Develops and implements procedures for administration and continuous improvement of pre-award services.
• Reviews and updates project scopes and timelines as needed and helps ensure work is completed within committed time, scope, and sponsor deadlines.
• Assists with development and maintenance of related support materials, including checklists, templates, and boilerplate text for common proposal sections.
• Works closely with faculty and university entities to ensure that all necessary and required documents (e.g., letters of support or commitment, biosketches, current and pending support, conflict-of-interest documents) are obtained for grant submissions.
• Assists faculty with preparing and reviewing budget documentation and ensures required budget information is provided to SRS in the appropriate format.
• Engages with subaward partners to ensure all necessary subaward documents are obtained and transmitted to SRS in a timely manner for inclusion in proposal budgets and packages.
• Strategic Evaluation of Funding Opportunities
• Assists in identifying grant funding opportunities for faculty and works in conjunction with Texas A&M Sponsored Research Servi

Requirements

• Experience managing grant portfolios, proposal development, or research administration processes.
• Familiarity with Grants.gov and key requirements for proposals to foundations and other external funding opportunities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing training materials, presentations, or program support resources.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and strong project coordination skills.
• Ability to track timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communications across multiple projects.

Additional Information

Job Title Program Manager Agency Texas A&M University Department Dean Of Veterinary Medicine Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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