Director of Sponsored Program Contracts

(University Staff Professional 3)

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services (OVPR SPS), invites applications for the role of Director of Sponsored Program Contracts (Director). Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Sponsored Program Services (SPS), the Director is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and management of sponsored program contracting activities and related matters across all UConn and UConn Health campuses, supporting the institution’s research and other sponsored program contract needs, and assuring and guiding contract compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor requirements and university policies, procedures and principles.

The Director will play an integral role in the development, negotiation and management of industry and sponsored research agreements of significant complexity, and act as the agent of the Associate Vice President, Sponsored Program Services, in collaborating on sponsored program contracting matters to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and others; however, this position does not have a direct reporting relationship with the OGC nor does it serve as a legal officer/legal representative for the University.

The Director will serve as an integral member of the OVPR SPS leadership team, working closely with the SPS Executive Director, OVPR Associate Vice Presidents and the Vice President for Research in establishing and implementing the unit’s strategic mission and goals; developing, recommending, and implementing new and innovative methods and processes to accomplish unit objectives, while ensuring compliance with state statutes and University policies and procedures.

This is a management exempt position, with an excellent benefits package including medical and retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition reimbursement at the University of Connecticut (outlined here: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/. 

 

Inquiries may be addressed to Laurie Pudlo, Administrative Manager, at xxxxxx@uconn.edu.

 

For the full position announcement and job description, please visit the OVPR Careers website at:   https://ovpr.uconn.edu/about/careers/director-of-sponsored-program-contracts/.

 

Laurie Pudlo, MPS HRM

Administrative Manager

 

Office of the Vice President for Research

PHONE 860.486.4247

MAIN OFFICE 860.486.3619

 

 

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