IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION

 

Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration.

 

Go to www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85351  to apply by May 27, 2014.

 

The position description follows:

 

The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) acts as Iowa State University's (ISU) institutional office responsible for reviewing, endorsing, and submitting proposals to extramural sponsors for research, training, instructional and other activities. OSPA is also responsible for negotiating, interpreting, and accepting on behalf of the University agreements for projects for funding by federal and state agencies, foundations, corporations, and other public and private sources. In addition, OSPA drafts, negotiates and executes sub-agreements under ISU's prime awards.

 

ISU receives about $360 million per year in sponsored funding for research, education and other programs. The University submits over 2,000 proposals each year, including proposals to corporate sponsors. In addition to establishing awards for the various funded proposals, OSPA deals with master agreements, subcontract agreements, internal awards, and amendments or modifications to existing awards, such as extension of project termination dates, budget modifications, etc.

 

The Director of OSPA has the responsibility for ensuring that all of the above submission and award activities are executed. By providing oversight, management, and promotion of these activities, the Director supports and enables the research mission of the university. This position has a key role in the University's strategic plan initiative to significantly expand the level of extramural support for research, instruction and service related activities.

 

The Director is expected to support the VPR's efforts to provide university-wide leadership in the development of strategies and initiatives to foster the growth of sponsored programs. The Director will ensure that OSPA provides expert-level professional services related to sponsored programs administration. The Director is responsible for supervision, training, and professional development for approximately 15 staff. The Director is expected to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and eight years of progressively responsible experience in research administration; or master's degree and six years of progressively responsible experience in research administration. Experience must include supervision of professional staff.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in a higher education setting

- Active Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification

- Experience negotiating funded project agreements

- Experience with government contracts

 

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications

 

Special Conditions:

The Director serves at the pleasure of the Vice President for Research and the position is exempt from P&S policies.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check. The candidate selected for hire will be subject to a credit history check.

 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, go to www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85351, click on "Apply for this Vacancy," and complete the employment application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three references

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Sandy Clarke, xxxxxx@iastate.edu or call 515-294-6257.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email xxxxxx@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

 

_____________________________
Deb Matney
Senior Award Administrator
Iowa State University
Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA)
1138 Pearson Hall
Ames, IA  50011-2207
515-294-0986
Fax 515-294-8000