Good morning, Louisiana Tech University seeks a highly motivated, service-focused, self-starting professional to serve as the Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) in the Research and Partnerships division of Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech). The position also interfaces with the affiliated organization Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC). Below is the position description and link to apply. Please share, and have a great week! Regards, Reagan Silva Office of Sponsored Projects Louisiana Tech University 208 Keeny Circle, 419 Ruston, LA 71272 LA Tech is a public research university located in Ruston, LA. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and designated as R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Classification. LTRAC is a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with LA Tech that provides contracting services for applied and sensitive projects. The Director of OSP is responsible for the development and operation of the OSP and reports to the Executive Associate Vice President of Research and Partnerships (EAVPRP). The Director will have the opportunity to develop strategies to support and participate in the plans to expand Tech's research and partnerships portfolio. Apply here: https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECHCareers/job/Ruston-La/Director-of-the-Office-of-Sponsored-Projects_R-395 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide leadership to all aspects of the OSP in the areas of Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Award Closeout, compliance, training, and accounts management. • Provide leadership to the multi-functional OSP team. • Implement processes and provide effective support to the EAVPRP to advance the University's research and strategic partnership goals, manage sponsored projects efficiently and accurately, and furnish data and summaries to grow the research and partnerships portfolio at LA Tech. • Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, partners, and faculty to negotiate contract terms; review contracts for extramural funding; coordinate input from the University's legal counsel, intellectual property office, and other stakeholders. • Administer all sub-awards and amendments to partner institutions and agencies, and oversee sub-recipient monitoring. • Monitor grants ending and proactively address account balances and reporting requirements as applicable. • Provide oversight for efficient and accurate invoicing and financial reporting. • Actively engage with campus community members to remain aware of interests, expertise, and funding needs; communicate funding opportunities and offer professional development to appropriate audiences. • Implement strategies for contract management through LA Tech and LTARC. Ensure that the certified accounting systems comply with the federal and state standards and effectively meet the sponsors' and project personnel's needs. • Serve as the OSP liaison for internal and external audits, including the Louisiana Legislative Auditors, compliance audits, and other federal and non-federal auditors. • Complete annual reporting requirements, including but not limited to the Schedule of Expenditures on Federal Awards (SEFA) and the NSF Herd Survey. Provide periodic reports to the EAVPRP on sponsored projects metrics. • Assist with the Workday ERP processes and procedures for the grants functional area. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and skills: Minimum qualifications • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field. • Four or more years of experience related to sponsored projects, contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants administration or related relevant experience with a proven track record of success. • Broad working knowledge of federal grant funding policies, submissions, and award management. • Interpersonal effectiveness in working cooperatively with others to stimulate grant/contract submission. Address issues effectively and assuring that all rules, guidelines and required processes are met. • Attention to detail with an ability to ensure all grant/contract requirements are met. • Leadership skills to lead a multifunctional team. • Strong financial, audit, interpersonal and computer skills. • Excellent time management skills. Customer-focused, adaptable, and willing to work on varying assignments. Preferred qualifications • Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field. • Two or more years of higher education research management experience. • Experience in compliance management and a broad understanding of regulations relating to grants. Knowledge of federal regulations and agency guidelines for grants management and sponsored research, including NSF, U-DOE, NIH, NEA, and NEH. Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. • Knowledge of and experience with Grants.gov, NSF FastLane/Research.gov, ERA Commons/ASSIST, and other online proposal submission and reporting systems. Apply here: https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECHCareers/job/Ruston-La/Director-of-the-Office-of-Sponsored-Projects_R-395
