Director of Grant Services

Office of Research Administration

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

 

 

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), http://researchadmin.iu.edu/, is seeking a Director of Grant Services.  The Director has responsibility for the daily management and operations of pre- and post-award grant services for all IU campuses except IUPUI. These operations include oversight of the review and submission of proposals and other sponsored agreements, negotiation and acceptance of grant awards and contracts, monitoring grant and contract financial accounts, and closing of grant and contract accounts.

Working with ORA staff and management, the Director develops and implements business improvements, new compliance measures, and new university policies and procedures on grant administration.  The Director represents IU to external constituencies such as funding agencies, subcontractors, and auditors; additionally s/he works with, advices, and communicates with IU chancellors, deans, chairs, faculty and administrators on issues related to grant administration.  The Director is responsible for ensuring that the Grant Services office provides knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and timely support to faculty and university staff.  The position is also responsible for safeguarding Indiana University interests by assuring compliance with various Federal and State regulations and laws, as well as University policies associated with sponsored programs.      

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Qualifications: 

Must have a Masters degree and a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of sponsored research administration in a university or a research organization.  Must be able to demonstrate significant supervisory experience.

 

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Indiana University 

Indiana University, http://www.iu.edu/, is a major multi-campus public research institution, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and a world leader in professional, medical, and technological education. Indiana University’s mission is to provide broad access to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education for students throughout Indiana, the United States, and the world, as well as outstanding academic and cultural programs and student services. Indiana University seeks to create dynamic partnerships with the state and local communities in economic, social, and cultural development and to offer leadership in creative solutions for 21st century problems. Indiana University strives to achieve full diversity, and to maintain friendly, collegial, and humane environments, with a strong commitment to academic freedom.

 

The mission of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) is to provide exceptional support for IU's research community in order to catalyze research productivity and protect the institution and its research community from risk.  ORA accomplishes this mission by minimizing the impediments to research activity, promoting research conduct that meets the highest standards of ethical integrity, and ensuring that research activity is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.

 

In fiscal year 2012, the IUB and regional campuses submitted 1,647 proposals for $319 million, and received 988 awards for $197 million. There are approximately 1,500 active grant accounts on the IUB and regional campuses.

To apply:  To apply, visit the xxxxxx@IU web site, https://jobs.iu.edu/, and search for job number 6673.  Indiana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

 

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James P. Becker
Executive Director of Grants Administration
Indiana University
509 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 855-4884
(812) 855-9943 fax
xxxxxx@indiana.edu