Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of grant processes and award/contract management
• Project facilitation and management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details
• Knowledge of best practices in research administration and current regulations in the areas of research administration (OMB A-21, A-110, A-113, or the Uniform Guidance) or interpretation of similar regulations
• Proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations with the diverse campus community and representatives from foundations and federal agencies
• Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration
• Ability to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high volume workload periods
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, heavy-volume department
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree with three years experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic setting.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Salary/Benefits: $80-90k plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.