The Director of Sponsored Programs reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research. This position is responsible for oversight of sponsored programs proposal submissions for all campuses, requires travel between campuses as needed, and is responsible for the management of pre-award and related members of the Division of Research.

Job Duties:

• Manage day-to-day office operations, departmental budget, and pre-award staff
• Manage and oversee the Cayuse Research Suite (SP/Sponsored Programs and Proposals/424) or other related software/platforms to ensure completeness and accuracy to prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc sponsored program reports
• Oversee, supervise, and as needed review and approve, proposal submissions and related records for completion, compliance with federal/state/sponsor guidelines, budget accuracy, appropriate approvals, etc.
• Direct, support, and as needed author, the creation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures in coordination with Assistant Vice President for Research to streamline efficiencies
• Assist with complex faculty and sponsor inquiries and proposal submissions
• Support a process of continuous improvement on the grant submission process
• Work collaboratively with other university departments on policies and procedures that impact sponsored programs
• Work collaboratively with University offices, such as Information Resources and Technology, to develop custom reporting needs as well as process improvements
• Assess the needs for, and coordinate and conduct university research-related workshops and training opportunities
• Work collaboratively with Director of Grants and Contracts, and other related University units, to develop processes and procedures to ensure that awards, no cost extensions, and other items are communicated accurately and effectively between staff in both departments
• Assist post-award and research teams with financial/programmatic audits as they arise
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years at a R1 in a pre-award office or 5 years at a non-central administration grants office managing award submissions.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree and 3 years (additional to above) of working in a higher education research setting at a R1 or R2 institution, or similarly research productive environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing and supervising a team of research administrators.
• Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret regulations in grant submission and management, and do so in a way with minimal administrative burden
• Demonstrated responsibility at research in a university, medical school, or hospital with extensive interface with administrators, faculty, regulatory agencies, and sponsors
• Ability to develop and conduct effective education and training programs
• Effective interfacing with other research teams (e.g., research development, compliance, commercialization, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to use office technology, including for data and process analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications supporting pre- and post-award
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to facilitate superior performance in a unionized environment
• Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and in a professional manner; as well as the ability to develop strong relationships and trust with faculty and staff, College Deans, Department Chairs, center directors College administrative staff, and other research supporting units