[Hiring] Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist @UT Health San Antonio

Role Description

The Sponsored Programs Support Center Specialist is responsible for the administrative components of routine pre-award administrative duties and serves as a resource to support faculty questions. Under direct supervision, this role assists with grant lifecycle tasks, such as:

• Preparation of research budget development
• Coordination of successful proposals

This role provides high quality service, attention to detail, and excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Medical:
  • UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
  • Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
  • Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
  • Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free.
  • Options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage at group rates.
• Dental:
  • Three dental insurance plan options are available through Delta Dental Insurance Company (two PPOs and one dental HMO plan).
  • Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision:
  • Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
  • Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability:
  • Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs:
  • Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement:
  • Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
  • TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions.
  • ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees.
  • Voluntary retirement programs are available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off:
  • A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts:
  • Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

Company Description

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.