Position open: Manager of Grants and Contracts Vicki Janson 04 Apr 2000 13:33 EST
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Manager Grants/Contracts Application Period: April 3 through April 28, 2000 Administers all external funding awarded to the University through the expendable restricted fund. Responsible for managing the Grants and Contracts department and establishing policies and procedures. Oversees the preparation and submission of contractual agreements or letters of acceptance between the University and sponsoring agencies. Establishes procedures to analyze costs, prepare budgets, manage cash flow and implement the project from award to closeout. Assigns the program to the appropriate analyst. Trains staff in the use of strong accounting and statistical procedures to monitor expenditures, analyze and justify deviations and evaluate fiscal aspects of the project after closeout. Supervises the staff of the Grants and Contracts unit. Establishes policy and procedure for the unit and provides on-going training for subordinate positions. Responsible for development of the institution's indirect cost proposal. Defines and assigns costs to A-21 cost pools excluding unallowable costs and negotiating the indirect cost rates for on- and off-campus instruction, research and public service with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Cost Allocation. Negotiates and defends the indirect cost proposal with sponsor representatives and federal auditors. Manages the preparation and distribution of financial reports to University executives and external agencies. Analyzes requests for information and develops, evaluates and modifies programs and procedures to guide research activities. Coordinates all audit activities, addressing questions and concerns raised by auditors. Obtains requested information and creates reports. Meets with Associate Deans for Research of each College to clarify roles and expectations between this office, College administrators and research faculty. Develops and defines fiscal procedures to facilitate research while ensuring responsible administration of funds. Provides analyses and advice to the Research Policies Council and Research ad hoc committee to assist in the development of sound fiscal procedures governing research activities. Serves as a liaison between research areas and the Accounting offices to assist in integrating research policies with established business operations in the University. Responsible for the preparation of monthly and year-end internal financial statements for the expendable restricted fund. Responsible for planning, developing, writing, coordinating and conducting a comprehensive training and development program addressing post-award issues. MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a master's degree in accounting or related field or must possess/maintain a Certified Public Accountant license. Three to five (3-5) years previous supervisory and fund accounting experience is necessary, as is knowledge of the research funding and award process. Extensive knowledge of external regulations, including but not limited to OMB Circular A-21, A-110 and A-133, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Demonstration Partnership policies and regulations, Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply these regulations is necessary. Excellent communication skills are needed. Knowledge of financial management policies and procedures in higher education is necessary. Experience with personal computers and computerized accounting systems are required. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Fax or send or email cover letter and resume by April 28, 2000, to: Betty McKain, Director of Research Finance and Operations, Office of the Vice President for Research, , Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. FAX: 616/387-8276. xxxxxx@wmich.edu ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================