ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Company Description

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives. 

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives. 

Job Description

The Assistant Director provides expert, hands-on support in all aspects of contract and grant administration, award interpretation and negotiation, proposal review, and subaward administration. The person in this role acts as a key team member, working closely with EDC's external sponsors and internal clients.  The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director or to the Director of OSP.

The Assistant Director plays a primary role in the oversight of a diverse portfolio awards in all aspects of pre- and post-award administration. 

Essential Functions

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Assistant Director will:

• Serve as a primary business contact with sponsors and sub awardees;
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Federal and non-Federal grant and contract regulations along with EDC’s policies and procedures;
• Provide analysis and evaluation of proposals, awards and subawards; review and approve cost proposals and recommend for institutional signature;
• Advise and assist Program staff on the development of the elements of business proposals;
• Lead or assist in grant, contract and subaward negotiations as required;
• Serve as primary business contact with sponsors and subawardees;
• Support proposal, project management and administration and finance processes by interpreting proposal requirements, award terms, and regulatory and compliance issues both for program, administrative, and finance staff;
• Provide guidance on procurement actions;
• Provide training and serve as resource regarding EDC policies and procedures as required;
• Responsible for the accuracy of content of internal EDC award documents and of all project data contained in EDC’s sponsored programs systems;
• Work closely with Program and Administration and Finance teams to provide expert guidance and propose compliant solutions to pre- and post-award issues;
• May supervise junior OSP staff;
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and education

Other skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience, including solid experience with 3 or more computer applications 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to function in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong mathematical and spreadsheet skills;
• Experience in budget development, cost analysis and proposal review;
• Prior experience with federal grants and contracts;
• Excellent organization, time management and communications skills;

Preferred Skills:

• Supervisory experience

Language: 

• Foreign Language proficiency, especially French is preferred. 

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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