What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs position at Oklahoma State University?
Provide POST-AWARD sponsored programs leadership to OSU Ag faculty and staff, including, but not limited to contract negotiation and administration, regulatory compliance and fiscal management.
There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Research Administration, Agriculture, or related field.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of regulations applicable to sponsored programs administration – federal, state and private. This includes OMB Uniform Guidance Requirements; Cost Accounting Standards; Audit Requirements for Federal, State , and Private Awards; and FAR and the State of Oklahoma purchasing policies. Also maintain a thorough knowledge of University policies concerning sponsored programs, intellectual property, compliance and other related issues. These regulations are revised frequently.
- Manage the fiscal and contractual administration of sponsored projects, including the determination of allowability of costs, the application of the appropriate regulations and policies, the invoicing and collection of revenue, the documenting and reporting of cost share, and the calculation of earned and waived F&A costs.
- Assist Director in training and professional development of post-award and Finance team staff, and faculty
- Review, analyze and negotiate award documents.
- Develop, negotiate, establish and monitor subcontracts under prime externally sponsored projects.
- Manage complex, long-term grant projects as necessary.
There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Research Administration, Agriculture, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in research administration
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License
- Detail oriented and able to simultaneously manage complex projects independently
- Effective negotiating and decision-making skills
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
