Jeanie M. Neal, M.S. | Director | Grants & Sponsored Programs

University of Indianapolis | 901 Shelby St., Rm 311 | Indianapolis, IN 46203

Phone: 317.781.5766 | Email: xxxxxx@uindy.edu | Online: Grants at MyUIndy

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Topics of the day:

1. Job Opening at MSK: VP, Research and Project Administration
2. Fwd: Important Information Regarding Automated Compliance Checking of NSF
Proposals and Other Policy-Related Changes
3. SRA International 2015 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas - Proposals due Jan
23rd
4. University Grants & Contracts Specialist-Senior at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
5. Building research at a PUI
6. OM Standard of Care Workshop: Brief Workshop Summary released today

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:54:21 +0000
From: Debra Schaller-Demers <xxxxxx@MSKCC.ORG>
Subject: Job Opening at MSK: VP, Research and Project Administration

Memorial Sloan Kettering is looking for a Vice President, Research and Project Administration in the Research and Technology Management division.

http://careers.mskcc.org/jobs/descriptions/vp-research-and-project-administration-new-york-new-york-job-5040678

The Office of Research and Project Administration (OPRA) within the Research and Technology Management (RTM) Division at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center handles pre- and post-award activities of the Center’s research budget and funds. ORPA consists of 4 units – Grants and Contracts, Research Fund Management, Research Financial Planning, and ORPA Support Operations. We are currently seeking a Vice President of Research and Project Administration to direct the operational, technical, fiscal, human and information resources of OPRA. In this leadership role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Oversees and manages the overall operation of the Office of Research and Project Administration.

· Plans, develops, implements, manages and evaluates short- and long-range divisional, departmental and institutional goals, policies, procedures and programs to meet research management objectives and operational needs while ensuring compliance.

· Advises the Sr. Vice President, RTM and Director, Sloan-Kettering Institute (SKI) on major research finance and administration issues regarding funding opportunities, grant and contract applications, funds management, strategic planning and other matters in SKI and Memorial Hospital.

· Oversees the planning, development and management of the annual research operating and capital budgets. Plans, develops, implements, analyzes and controls fiscal management systems to meet programmatic, departmental, RTM, and Center goals.

· Directs the development and submission of grant and contract applications for funds to support the Center’s research programs from external sources including government, non-profit agencies such as disease-specific societies and associations, and other private organizations.

· Manages the functions and activities of ORPA staff including performance management and direction to staff as well as development and maintenance of educational/training programs to ensure the growth and development of staff.

· In collaboration with the Sr. Vice President, RTM and Director of RTM Information Systems Support develops, implements, analyzes and controls research management systems to meet division and Center goals.

· Maintains own professional growth and development and enhances quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field with 5 – 10 years senior-level management experience in Research Administration activities, preferably within an academic medical center or university setting. Essential attributes include:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to effectively manage others in a dead-line driven environment.

· Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Research Administration.

· Strong skills in the use of technological tools and systems.

Regards,
Debbie

Debra Schaller-Demers, MSOM
Director, Research Outreach and Compliance
RCR Course Director
Administrative Member, Tri-SCI ESCRO
IBC and Export Control Administration

Research and Technology Management

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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T 646.888.1062 F 646.888.1120 C 347.852.4610
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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:05:37 -0500
From: Theresa Defino <xxxxxx@AOL.COM>
Subject: Fwd: Important Information Regarding Automated Compliance Checking of NSF Proposals and Other Policy-Related Changes

FYI

_______________________________________________________________________________
On January 26, 2015, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will implement changes in FastLane to support the revised version of theProposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and to run additional automated compliance checks on proposals.
Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 15-1)
A revised PAPPG was issued on November 20, 2014, which incorporates OMB’sUniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), as well as other policy updates. The following changes will be made to FastLane to support the revised PAPPG:
· Budget Form Update: The budget form will be updated so that the “Residual Funds” line (Line K) will not be editable for all programs except Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR). As this field is currently used for the purpose of collecting fees, “Residual Funds” will be renamed to “Small Business Fee.”
· Budget Justification Upload: Budget justification can no longer be entered as text. Awardees will be required to upload a budget justification for each organization added to the budget via an upload screen. Already, 95% of proposers take advantage of the upload option.
· Cost Sharing Notifications Requirement: The existing requirement that only awards with cost sharing of $500,000 or more must submit a cost sharing certificate will be modified to support the revised policy which specifies that cost sharing notifications must be submitted by all awardees with awards that include cost sharing.
· New Funding Mechanism: The FastLane proposal cover sheet will be updated to include the new funding mechanism type, Ideas Lab. Ideas Lab is designed to support the development and implementation of creative and innovative project ideas. These projects will typically be high-risk/high-impact as they represent new and unproven ideas, approaches, and/or technologies.

Automated Compliance Checks
FastLane will begin to run an additional 24 automated compliance checks on proposals to ensure they comply with requirements outlined in the PAPPG, Chapter II.C.2of the Grants Proposal Guide (GPG). These checks will validate a proposal for compliance with page count, proposal sections per type of funding mechanism and budget related rules for proposals submitted in response to the GPG, Program Announcements and Program Descriptions. At this time, these checks will not be enforced for proposals submitted in response to Program Solicitations.
· Page Count: Page count rules will be enforced on the following proposal sections:
o Project Description: 15-page limit [exceptions: 8-page limit for Early-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), and 5-page limit for Rapid Response Research (RAPID)]
o Budget Justification: 3-page limit for the proposing institution and a separate, 3-page limit for each sub-recipient organization
o Mentoring Plan: 1-page limit
o Data Management Plan: 2-page limit
· Budget: Budget-related checks will focus primarily on proposal duration and requested amount. For example, the system will enforce a maximum requested amount of $200,000 for a RAPID proposal and $300,000 for an EAGER proposal.
· Proposal Section: Proposal sections will be enforced by their funding mechanism for Program Announcement, Program Description and other GPG-type funding opportunities. For example, an error message will appear if a Project Description was not provided for an EAGER proposal.

The checks detailed above will be triggered when the “Check Proposal,” “Forward to SPO,” or “Submit Proposal” functions are selected by a proposer or proposing organization. Depending on the rule being checked, a warning or error message will display when a proposal is found to be non-compliant. If an error message appears, the organization will not be able to submit the proposal until it is compliant. To view a detailed list of all compliance checks, clickhere.

We encourage you to share this information with your respective organization. Please xxxxxx@nsf.gov for any further questions.
Thank you,
Jean Feldman
Head, Policy Office
Division of Institution & Award Support
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
voice: 703.292.8243
email: xxxxxx@nsf.gov

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:56:10 +0000
From: Debra Schaller-Demers <xxxxxx@MSKCC.ORG>
Subject: SRA International 2015 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas - Proposals due Jan 23rd

Don't miss a great opportunity to share what you know! Proposal deadline is Friday, January 23rd.

Debra Schaller-Demers, MSOM
Director, Research Outreach and Compliance
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

SRA International Distinguished Faculty, Board Member At-Large, Education & Professional Development Committee (EPDC) Co-chair

[https://netforum.avectra.com/public/EmailTrack.aspx?cli=SRA&img=5676a245-c515-48e1-a559-341bba4c7489]
2015 SRA International Annual Meeting
October 17-20 - The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas
Submit a Speaking Proposal <http://srainternational.org/2015-sra-international-annual-meeting-call-speaking-proposals>
Deadline Friday: January 23, 2015
The Society of Research Administrators International is currently looking for informed subject experts to speak at the 2015 SRA International Annual Meeting at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. We are seeking speakers who can contribute new insights and/or practices.
SRA International's globally-recognized education programs provide the latest and most comprehensive opportunities for research administrators at every level, in every field.
Speaking at the Annual Meeting provides an excellent opportunity for comparing practices with colleagues and increasing your professional and institutional exposure within the international research management community. With over 135 Session and 30 Pre-Meeting Workshops, we are looking for proposals in:

* Research Development

* Financial Management

* Clinical Trials

* Research Ethics

* Federal Agency Updates

* Pre-Award

* Professional Development

* Performance Monitoring

* Research Law

* International Collaboration
Members and Non-Members are welcome to submit. SRA International is a volunteer organization. No reimbursement or stipends are being offered.
Learn, Connect, Grow in Las Vegas

For more information visit: 2015 Annual Meeting Call for Proposals<http://srainternational.org/2015-sra-international-annual-meeting-call-speaking-proposals>

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:20:48 +0000
From: Ronald F Fleischmann <xxxxxx@UWM.EDU>
Subject: University Grants & Contracts Specialist-Senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is currently seeking a full-time University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Details regarding the position appear below. The deadline to apply is Thursday 29 January 2015. The full position posting and application instructions are available at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=80409&jobid=79923&org=286&class=04402&index=true. Thank you.
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UW Milwaukee
University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior
Job Announcement Code(s): 15-00164
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UNIVERSITY GRANTS & CONRACTS SPEC - SENIOR 15-00164
University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior

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Full Time (40 hrs/week)

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This position is in the pay schedule and range 07-03. The starting annual salary for this position is $46,917 to $77,414 (based on the official hourly rates of $22.470 to $37.076), plus a generous benefits package. For current State employees, pay will be in accordance with the provisions of the State Compensation Plan. A six-month probationary period is required.

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Elise Bechly, Human Resources Specialist, 414-229-6902, xxxxxx@uwm.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@uwm.edu>

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Non-Represented

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Open

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1/29/2015

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04402 - 002 University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is currently seeking to fill a full-time University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior vacancy in the Office of Sponsored Programs within the Office of Research<http://graduateschool.uwm.edu/research/>.

UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university, offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to its 28,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. UWM, a 104-acre campus, is located on Milwaukee's upper east side in one of the city's most attractive residential areas. For more information, please visit www.uwm.edu<http://www.uwm.edu/>.

Job Duties<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Job+Duties%22);>: In collaboration with faculty and staff, the University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior position is primarily responsible for administering and facilitating complex grant preparation, submission, and compliance. Specific duties include providing guidance and assistance in proposal and budget preparation; interpreting funding agency regulations and requirements; reviewing proposals for compliance with Federal, State, UW-System, and UWM policies, regulations, and procedures; and advising and assisting departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing adherence to University administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals; analyzing and reviewing grant budgets; advising and assisting researchers in grant budgeting and/or cost-sharing requirements; facilitating and monitoring documentation requirements and the electronic transmittal process; and obtaining appropriate approvals and signatures for award terms, conditions, and other award acceptances. Furthermore, this position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing contract and grant acceptance and revisions with a focus on publication restrictions, confidentiality clauses, intellectual property rights, and liability/insurance clauses. This position will administer the most complex grant and contract programs received by the University, which include a variety of funding agencies and multifaceted grant program guidelines.

Special Notes<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Special+Notes%22);>: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. For information relating to the campus security report for UWM, visit the following: www.cleryact.uwm.edu<http://www4.uwm.edu/safety/annual_security_report.cfm>.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=Job+Knowledge%2C+Skills+and+Abilities%22);>: Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge of relevant State, Federal, and Non-Federal fiscal and administrative rules, regulations, and procedures (i.e., Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-21, A-133, and A-110); knowledge of office related computer applications that support research administration; knowledge of policies and procedures related to extramural support; and knowledge of extramural support budgeting and electronic submission techniques. Candidates will possess effective, professional written and oral communication skills.

How To Apply<javascript:openHelp(%22public_help.asp?help=How+To+Apply%22);>: Apply online on this website. You will create an account, complete an initial application, complete and submit an online examination, and upload your resume and cover letter to apply. If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Elise Bechly at 414-229-6902, or via e-mail at xxxxxx@uwm.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@uwm.edu>. Application materials must be submitted by Thursday, January 29, 2015. All eligible examinations will be evaluated and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Ron Fleischmann
Associate Director
Pre-Award Administration
Office of Sponsored Programs
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
273B Mitchell Hall
PO Box 340
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0340
Phone (Direct): 414-229-4853
xxxxxx@uwm.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@uwm.edu>

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:14:15 +0000
From: "OBrien, Maryellen" <xxxxxx@ECU.EDU>
Subject: Building research at a PUI

HI all,
For this of you who work or have worked in PUIs, I’m wondering if you will please share your most successful strategies, programs, ideas, etc. engaging faculty in research, increasing proposal submissions/awards and sustaining momentum once you have some success?

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Maryellen O'Brien

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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:51:16 -0500
From: Theresa Defino <xxxxxx@AOL.COM>
Subject: OM Standard of Care Workshop: Brief Workshop Summary released today

>From IOM:

We are pleased to let you know that the IOM has released a brief workshop summary, or “WIB”, summarizing the workshop.

The WIB, along with workshop slide presentations and video, is available for free download at the workshop website

http://iom.edu/Activities/Research/StandardofCare/2014-DEC-02.aspx

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