Mary Riedel
About Mary Riedel
Mary Riedel is a Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, with extensive experience in research administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds multiple degrees in history and library science and is dedicated to supporting researchers in their endeavors.
Current Role at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Mary Riedel serves as the Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator at Texas Biomedical Research Institute. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the administration of sponsored programs in the research environment. Her role involves working closely with researchers to facilitate their projects and ensure compliance with funding requirements. This position is based in San Antonio, Texas, where she has been instrumental in supporting the institute's research initiatives.
Previous Experience at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Mary Riedel has extensive experience at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where she held multiple roles. She worked as the Assistant Director at the Research Service Center-Sciences/Engineering from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Research Award Administrator from 2012 to 2017 and as a Senior Research Award Coordinator from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Senior Administrative Associate at the Academy for Teacher Excellence from 2005 to 2012. Her diverse roles at UTSA provided her with a solid foundation in research administration.
Educational Background
Mary Riedel has a strong academic background with degrees in various fields. She earned a Master of Library Science (MLS) from the University of North Texas, studying from 2010 to 2013. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in World History from The University of Texas at San Antonio, completed between 2005 and 2007. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in American History from Abilene Christian University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Her education supports her career in research administration and library science.
Career Aspirations and Professional Development
Mary Riedel aspires to advance her career in research administration or the information/library science field. She is driven by a strong passion for working with researchers to help them achieve their goals and contribute to societal betterment. Her deep love of learning motivates her ongoing professional and personal development, ensuring she remains engaged and informed in her field.
Early Career Experience
Mary Riedel began her career as a Student Assistant at Abilene Christian University from 2001 to 2004. She also volunteered at The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2012 for 11 months. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in research administration and academic support.