Hmmm…Do you have ice storms in Phoenix?

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has an opening in the Office of Research Administration:

Job Title        Manager, Office of Sponsored Research      
Location        Phoenix, AZ, US
        
        
Detailed Description       
        
The Manager of the Office of Sponsored Research is responsible for providing oversight and strategic direction relevant to the Institute’s pre- and post-award grants administration processes and policies which includes ensuring compliance with Institute and federal policies and regulations.  Using project management, business and leadership skills, this position will manage, develop and maintain the infrastructure required for rapid and technically accurate grant and federal contract application submission.  The Manager will ensure grants administration services are consistently available to TGen investigators.
        
Job Requirements        

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Research Administration, the Manager is responsible for the overseeing the grants administration function, which includes researching funding opportunities, determination of eligibility, technical and budget development of the proposal, proposal submission, subcontract negotiation, coordination with the finance office on post-award financial matters, yearly monitoring of grant progress and budget, and closeout at grant completion in accordance with funding agency requirements.  The Manager, OSR supervises the daily activities of  grants administration staff and is responsible for ensuring their continuing education and training.

The Manager is responsible for developing monthly reports,  tracking grants submitted, sorting submitted and funded applications using a variety of standard parameters or by request for specific parameters for example by investigator or funding organization.  The Manger also tracks dollars submitted and awarded in total and from various funders for vital factor reporting to ensure the Institutes meets its targets and goals with regard to grant applications.

The Manager will develop and participate in training programs for the TGen faculty relevant to developing and submitting grant applications.

The Manager, OSR will be responsible for budget development and tracking expenditures for the Office of the Vice President of. Research Administrations which includes the Research Compliance Office and the Special Projects office.

The Manager will coordinate with Research Compliance to ensure all grant applications meet federal regulation requirements for human subject and animal work.  In addition, the Manager will oversee routine coordination across the Office of the VPRA regarding all matters relevant to proposal development, budget and office expenditures.

The Manager must work collaboratively with Principal Investigators (PIs), external sponsors and appropriate offices of affiliated entities on matters related to grants administration.
        
Additional Details        
        
Masters Degree and five years related experience is preferred or a Bachelors Degree and seven plus years of experience.


Complete job descriptions are available at http://www.tgen.org/about/index.cfm?pageid=35.  Click on “View current Job openings”   Interested applicants should submit an application online.