Class Code:……………0580
Position
#:(NUNC)...............
Developed
by… RH;JT; PA
Reviewed
by:............AYE:SG
Approved
by:...........RHL:LK
Date:……….5/90;10/02;
7/08
UNIVERSITY OF
Position Description
TITLE: Director, Sponsored Research
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (Research Office)
REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice
President, Research Administration
GRADE: 14
SUPERVISES: Professional, technical, administrative and
other Research Office support staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Direct
the pre-award functions of research and sponsored programs for the University,
including the review of grant/contract proposals, the negotiation of awards and
account establishment, and the negotiation of subcontracts and agreements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively
manage and direct the efforts of professional and support staff in the
Sponsored Research section of the Research Office.
Maintain
an effective working knowledge of all federal, state, University and local
rules and regulations regarding the submission of proposals to outside
agencies.
Implement
and monitor the review of all proposals for extramural funding processed by the
Research Office according to all relevant University, state, and federal rules
and regulations.
Direct
the updating and monitoring of the computerized tracking system for all
proposals and awards, including supervising the conversion to any new data
tracking systems.
Supervise
the preparation of appropriate reports regarding the submittal of proposals and
awards received.
Assist
faculty in the preparation of proposals, especially budgets, administrative
language and standardized forms and materials.
Direct
the negotiation of awards, and their modifications, with outside agencies for
faculty and staff on behalf of the University.
Meet
with faculty and staff regarding problems with the submittal of proposals and
the awarding of grants and contracts.
Monitor
the process by which awards are accepted and accounts established.
Maintain
effective working relationships with all University faculty and staff regarding
the submission of proposals to extramural agencies.
Direct
the preparation and issuance of subcontracts and amendments.
Advise the Assistant Vice President on matters related
to the processing of proposals, the negotiation of awards and the
administration of awards.
Represent
the Assistant Vice President on committees and other such bodies as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform
other duties relevant to the office as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers; word processing,
database management and spreadsheet software and federal electronic proposal
submission systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
There
are no adverse environmental conditions associated with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor's degree; at least seven years of
experience in a progressively responsible research administrative function,
preferably in a university, college or governmental setting, which includes
experience in proposal and budget preparation, proposal development and personnel
management; experience managing research grants and contracts; a working
knowledge of state, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines;
demonstrated computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets;
experience with electronic proposal submission software; excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; ability to handle details accurately
and to plan, communicate, and oversee work on a variety of projects; ability to
organize large amounts of data, undertake new initiatives and work in an
environment with complex policies and procedures. Preferred: Master's
degree; experience as a PI or Co-Investigator on research grants.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE
SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.