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Department Summary

The college of Engineering is responsible for approximately half of all research expenditures at UNT and the CENG research office provides post award support to college faculty by providing specialized and efficient payroll and procurement needs while also ensuring compliance to sponsor, UNT, state, a federal laws and guidelines.

Position Overview

The Director of College of Engineering Research Services Office is responsible for all aspects of the Post Award financial sponsored project processes including: award review; grant setup review; the monitoring of expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies; reconciliations; project progress monitoring; closeout and fiscal compliance for grants and contracts from federal, state agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. This position oversees the sound fiscal management to federal and State agencies and other nonprofits; coordinating with the UNT Office of Grants and Contracts, and other areas of the university to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of grant and contract agreements as well as the organization’s accounting policies and procedures, including monitoring subrecipient awards, time and effort reports, and cost share. The Director CENG College Research Services will also work closely with other areas of the university to ensure that costs charged to grants and contracts are necessary and reasonable and are treated consistently per all contract provisions, uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, best practices, and ensure that reimbursable costs are expended in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and six years of closely related professional experience or equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
* Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
* Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
* Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
* Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
* Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
* Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff
* Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
* Ability to implement new systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
* Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures
* Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures
* Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility
* Ability to identify and incorporate continuous changes in federal and state policies and procedures, ensuring University and department compliance

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
CRA (Certified Research Administrator)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Oversee the post award fiscal administration of all grants and contracts awarded to the College of Engineering. Establishes quality assurance measures and appropriate controls associated with the financial administration of grant and contract awards. 
• Hires, trains, develops, and manages the performance of the college research services office staff to maintain institutional, industry, and professional standards. 
• Ensures continuous quality improvement to improve processes, and increase stakeholder satisfaction. Acts as primary liaison with college faculty on grant compliance requirements by initiating regular communication, and provision of related guidance and information with monthly budget statements and projections. 
• Oversees and monitors fiscal compliance with sponsor regulations, university policies and procedures. Functions as the subject matter expert on certain sponsored research and financial policies. 
• Develops a variety of ad hoc internal reports needed by the deans, chairs, and PIs by gathering complex data from various sources to support strategic planning and decision making. 
• In conjunction with the office of grants and contracts, provides source materials for audit work papers for internal, external, and agency auditors by researching and analyzing financial activity of externally sponsored grants and contracts. 
• Acts as a resource and assist with proposals, including proposal budget and preparation for OGCA review as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8am - 5pm Mon to Friday

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.