Position Announcement: Sponsored Programs Manager Ruth B Smith 08 Aug 2008 10:35 EST
Sponsored Programs Manager Old Dominion University Research Foundation BACKGROUND: Old Dominion University Research Foundation provides administrative services in support of research and technology transfer activities for Old Dominion University and its affiliated organizations. The Research Foundation performs contract negotiation, financial reporting, purchasing, accounting, payroll, and human resources functions for sponsored research projects. In Fiscal Year 2008, the Research Foundation managed approximately $43 million in research expenditures. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Sponsored Programs Manager operates as contracting officer for complex matters and supervises staff performing pre- and post-award sponsored programs administration functions. The Sponsored Programs unit is organized into two teams each led by a Senior Grant & Contract Administrator /Team Leader. Key responsibilities of the Sponsored Programs Manager include: Training and fostering development of sponsored programs administrators Serving as a resource for interpreting sponsored program requirements for Research Foundation and University staff, investigators, and administrators Ensuring compliance with and maintaining working knowledge of Research Foundation and University policies on research administration as well as applicable laws and regulations, and sponsoring agency policies, procedures, forms and guidelines Serving as a key member of Research Foundation management team. Providing technical assistance as part of the Research Foundation management team and participating in developing and implementing policies and procedures Managing a small workload of proposals and projects Supervising and evaluating Team Leader performance. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years related experience. Demonstrated knowledge and application of federal regulations for research administration including OMB Circulars, FAR/DFARS, and federal agency guidelines is critical. Prior work in a higher education financial or research administration environment is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with agency personnel, investigators, University faculty and administrators and Research Foundation colleagues in situations involving competing interpretations, significant deadline pressure, and multiple competing tasks. Supervisory experience required. Solid working knowledge of PC-based computing applications in the networked computing environment, including Microsoft Office, email, and financial database applications are essential. SALARY This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefit program. Moving expenses, if required, will be considered for the candidate who has exceptionally strong skills and background. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume and transmittal letter with salary history and requirements to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508, or e-mail to xxxxxx@odu.edu . Please specify Job #08030. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================