Position Title:       Director, Contract Administration and Compliance

Location:   Temple University – Office of the Vice Provost for Research
 Philadelphia, PA  19122
JOB CODE:     067-9-186069

Summary  of Position:

Under the direction of the Vice Provost for Research and collaborating
with the Director of Sponsored Projects Administration; the Director,
Contract Administration and Compliance will be responsible for the
overall processing and monitoring of all contracts, subcontracts and
sub-awards for the Main Campus.  Will also have responsibility for the
oversight and resolution of budget and compliance issues.  In addition,
the incumbent will develop and maintain a tracking system to follow
outstanding contracts, subcontracts, and agreements.  Responsible for
developing and analyzing the Overhead Recovery reports for the
University.  Accountable for the Main Campus IRB Committee and for
developing subcontracts for a variety of areas on the Main Campus
relating to grants and contracts.  Facilitates and coordinates contract
documents for the Main Campus.  Process all Main Campus contracts,
subcontracts and sub-awards; prepare and/or negotiate all awards from
Federal, State, Local, Corporate, Foundation support sources when
required.

Essential Functions of Position:
 Coordinate Main Campus Institutional Review Board and process all Human
Subjects Protocol activities for the Main Campus Committee review.

 Review, route for signature, facilitate, process and coordinate
contracts, subcontracts, and sub-awards documents (including amendments,
modifications and ancillary agreements) for the Main Campus.

 Prepare and/or negotiate subcontracts on all awards from Federal,
State, Local, Corporate, and Foundation support sources when required.

Assist investigators in submitting proposals that would result in a
contract if funded.  Review contents for conformity of proposals for
conformity with University and sponsor policies, procedures and
guidelines.  Prepare and/or review budgets and administrative
materials.  Manage entire process from proposal to full execution of
award document.

Coordinate appropriate monitoring activities on all contract and
subcontract documents, report status to the financial office as
appropriate.

Develop and maintain a tracking system to follow outstanding contracts,
subcontracts and agreements.

Maintain and update files on government regulations related to
contractual agreements and compliance issues e.g., FAR, OMB circulars,
University Policy manuals.

Maintain and update University policies, e.g., financial statements,
indirect cost agreements, conflict of interest, etc.

Work on funding trends and prepare internal reports for the office
regarding post-award activities, overhead distribution, etc.

Other duties and responsibilities:
 Assist Technology Transfer with processing agreements/contracts when
requested.
 Provide assistance to the Health Sciences Center regarding contract
processing when necessary.
 Assist in review of grant proposals for conformity with University and
sponsor policies and procedures when necessary.
 Assist in the supervision of an Administrative Assistant and students
including defining and establishing roles, duties, functions and
responsibilities.
Serve as the University representative regarding audits and other
administrative matters.

Education and Background:
 Bachelor’s degree (business, accounting, science/technology related,
etc.) required.  Minimum 3-5 years demonstrable directly related
financial, administrative, funding and/or contract management experience
required.  Experience in a grants/sponsored projects environment
preferred.  Legal or paralegal training and experience helpful.  Strong
computer skills including knowledge of financial systems helpful.
Possess working knowledge of federal, state, local and private funding
source policies and procedures highly preferred.  Must be able to
communicate effectively with a wide range of personality types and
situations.  Task, detail, objective and priority oriented assignment
management attitude is most important including strong
“customer-service” approach to problem-solving and solution(s)
resolution.  Must be flexible with schedule.  Must be able to shift work
priorities reasonably well to accommodate the needs of faculty and other
situations that may arise.  Must be able to work independently.
Position is paperwork and process intensive.

Temple University offers and competitive salary for this position.   If
you are interested, you may send a resume to
http://careers.temple.edu/jobs_summary.edu and refer to JOB CODE
067-9-186069 or send a resume via fax to 630-839-5411 or by mail to:

Eleanor M. Cicinsky
Temple University
Office of Research, 083-45, 406 USB
1601 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19122

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