Director, Sponsored Research 129380

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Position Title (Classification Title):  Director 129380 Working Title:  Director, Sponsored Research Job Summary: The Director leads RAE pre-award and post-award staff and liaises with researchers at UWF to identify funding opportunities, provide sponsored project guidance, assemble proposal components for successful submissions to funding agencies, and ensure timely and compliant execution of awarded projects, including project closeouts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Research Administration and Engagement (AVP-RAE), this position focuses on building effective grant administration services for the UWF research community and ensures continuous improvement of pre-award & post-award operations for an anticipated growth of externally funded revenues. The Director leads in the provision of exemplary customer service and support to UWF researchers in the areas of pre-award, post-award, and compliance management, assists in managing RAE budgets and research expenditures, and serves as a knowledge resource on regulations regarding research administration. Collaborations with the offices of Controller, Budget Office, Payroll, Cashier, Human Resources, Information Technology, and academic departments and colleges to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and the process and eligibility of application to federal and state funding opportunities are essential for this position.

The Director must demonstrate an understanding of the cost principle of federal grant programs and finance operations in a higher education institution, including institutional cost share structures required by the funding agencies, and an ability to use modern computerized tools in project management, organization planning, data analytics, and employee supervision and training in a fast-paced, complex organization. The Director is expected to effectively plan, organize, meet deadlines, and stay current with the changes and practices of sponsored programs administration. Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of interpreting and applying federal, state, and university policies pertinent to grant management are required. Department Research Administration & Engagement FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience. Position Qualifications: - Extensive knowledge of grants, contracting, and subcontracting principles and guidelines.
- Knowledge of online proposal processes and database searches including, but not limited to, Grants.gov, NSF Research.gov, eRA Commons, Grant Solutions, Defense Security Service website for security classification; and various required agency-specific web portals.
- Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and budgeting principles.
- Basic knowledge of statistical principles and analysis including preparation of data summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, Google apps, Adobe Acrobat, and Ellucian Banner. Basic knowledge of legal terminology and standard clauses in contract law.
- Ability to communicate well as a public speaker and trainer.
- Ability to make decisions and apply sound judgment in issue resolution. Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience with university (or similar) policies and procedures and federal and state rules, laws, and regulations governing sponsored research administration.
- Working knowledge of Tableau and Ellucian Banner Document Management System software.
- Leadership and management experience. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 25%% - Grant Proposal Development and Submission • Serve as the liaison between the RAE Office and UWF researchers (including research staff in UWF centers of excellence) in proposal development to ensure timely, complete, and compliant s