Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, NE
- $85,500-136,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_13043
Department Sponsored Programs Administration 50001217
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position SummaryThis position will facilitate the research enterprise at UNMC by assisting faculty andadministrators in proposal submission and award processing and management, for both grant-based and contract-based awards. Specifically, this position will: (1) provide leadership in the administration and coordination of the pre-award and non-financial post award management of sponsored projects supported by federal, state, private, industry and other sponsors,
(2) lead and manage the process improvement initiatives of SPA, (3) direct the daily work flow in the SPA office as needed to support daily operational success in its core business operations, (4) fulfill the duties of the director in the director's absence.
Position DetailsPosting Category Operations
Working Title Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
Job Title Asst Dir, Sponsored Prgms
Salary Grade AB25S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $85,500 - $136,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 05/06/2024
Application Review Date 05/13/2024
Review Date Information:Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.Required and Preferred QualificationsRequired Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)NA
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:Progressive experience in sponsored programs administration focused on pre-award/non-financial post award management within an academic medical center or higher education setting.
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?N/A
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Competencies:
-Capable of managing multiple tasks and working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
-Ability to develop new systems or procedures to resolve and facilitate workflow
Demonstrated experience making independent decision, researching, analyzing and solving problems
-Efficiency, diplomacy and composure in multi-tasking under pressure of multiple deadlines
Highly experienced program development and problem solving techniques
-Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends and operational changesCommunication and relational skills:
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the flexibility to manage through ambiguity with minimal direction
-Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience working both independently and as an effective team member
-Extensive experience interacting effectively with all levels of employees, including executive staff, faculty physicians and scientists, as well as sponsors and federal agency personnel
-Demonstrated leadership skills, a proven ability to promote team productivity and cohesiveness and to provide clear direction is required.Solid ability to engage in substantive discussion regarding issues of high complexity based on professional experience, including the application of compliance requirements.Technical Knowledge:
-An understanding of the full variety of award mechanisms found in the award portfolio of an academic medical center-A thorough knowledge and understanding of the guidelines, laws and regulations of governmental and private sponsors relating to research grants and agreements to include the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance
-Advanced technical competence in wide range of research compliance issues
-Experienced and proficient in balancing regulatory compliance requirements against practical needs and limitations
-Advanced working knowledge of contracting principles
Preferred Education: None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:NA
Preferred Experience:A history of career advancement in the field of research administration at the central-level; an advanced understanding of clinical research.
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: * Certified Research Administrator (CRA), OR
- Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA).
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Cayuse Proposal and COI-Smart
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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