(1) Associate Director (Search Extended) (2) Post Award Grant Manager ***1*** Associate Director (UCP X) - Search Extended Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs, central research administration office at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is seeking a high-energy professional to assist in the fiscal and administrative management and leadership of the sponsored research enterprise at the University of Connecticut. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Director provides authoritative leadership in interpretation and implementation of federal, state and other policies (OMB Circulars A-21, A-133, and A-110 and the Cost Accounting Standards) and assists in the coordination and management of the day-to-day activities of the office, including supervision and professional direction of staff. The Associate Director provides oversight for preparation of all sponsored research and fiscal reports required by outside agencies and approves proposals, contracts, agreements and administrative actions in the absence of the Executive Director. The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in a business field and ten or more years of progressively responsible, advanced financial/accounting and management experience, preferably in higher education research administration. Comprehensive knowledge of sound financial management and accounting practices and principles and the ability to independently analyze/interpret complex issues with legal and fiscal implications required. MBA/CPA preferred; CRA desirable. Commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered. Superior management and communication skills, policy development experience, and customer service orientation required. This is a full-time, twelve-month permanent position, salary commensurate with experience. Please see website for full advertisement and position description: www.osp.uconn.edu. Screening will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may apply in confidence by sending a cover letter, resume and three references to: Laurie Pudlo, Office for Sponsored Programs, University of Connecticut, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133. Applications will be accepted by email (single electronic file preferred) at xxxxxx@uconn.edu or by fax at (860) 486-3726. (Search # 07A054) ***2*** Revised - Search Extended Grants and Contracts Specialist I or II (UCP VI or VII) Post Award Grant Manager Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage sponsored research accounts in accordance with Federal and State laws, University policies and sponsor guidelines. The position requires a strong accounting background and use of sound fiscal practices to perform complex grant accounting functions including: Interpretation of grant terms and conditions to ensure proper account set-up; preparation and input of budgets into mainframe accounting and grant tracking systems; ongoing monitoring of accounting and financial activity on sponsored project accounts; final determination of the allowability of expenditures; review and approval of budget revisions; and preparation of journal entries for corrections or adjustments to grant accounts. The grant manager will work with University administrators and researchers and advise in interpretation and application of relevant policies and regulations on budgetary issues affecting project accounts. The grant manager will also act as a liaison between the University, sponsor and Principal Investigator, provide oversight or assistance to meet reporting obligations at account closeout, maintain complete and accurate records and documentation, and exercise good judgment in clarifying and resolving issues of concern. The incumbent will identify and make recommendations for improvement of current practices, and perform other tasks as required. Required qualifications and skills include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field plus four years of relevant experience, or eight years of relevant experience in a business organization or government agency where the primary day-to-day duties of the position included the preparation and processing of accounting and budget transactions. Candidates should have demonstrated experience reading, interpreting and applying Federal and State laws and regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to think critically, flexibly and analytically, and ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment required. The candidate should be proficient with the use of computerized spreadsheet, database and word processing applications, Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Experience using a mainframe application such as FRS and/or experience using an electronic research administration system such as InfoEd a plus. This is a full-time, twelve-month, permanent position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Screening will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three references to: Laurie Pudlo, Office for Sponsored Programs, University of Connecticut, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133. Applications will be accepted by e-mail (single file preferred) at xxxxxx@uconn.edu or by fax at (860) 486-3726. (Search # 07A032) *** Laurie N. Pudlo Administrative Manager University of Connecticut Office for Sponsored Programs 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133 Storrs, CT 06269-1133 (860) 486-4247 Direct (860) 486-3622 Main (860) 486-3726 FAX xxxxxx@uconn.edu www.osp.uconn.edu *** Laurie N. Pudlo Administrative Manager University of Connecticut Office for Sponsored Programs 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133 Storrs, CT 06269-1133 (860) 486-4247 Direct (860) 486-3622 Main (860) 486-3726 FAX xxxxxx@uconn.edu www.osp.uconn.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") ======================================================================
