What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS: PRE-AWARD position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Rio Grande Valley
Department
Sponsored Programs
FTE
1
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
Manage all aspects of Pre-Award operations, including knowledge in all aspects of sponsored programs activities.
Description of Duties
- Leads, coordinates, and supervises pre-award staff, submission systems, and procedures related to the submission of grant proposals and other funding mechanisms.
- Manages all pre-award operations to assure institutional and sponsor compliance have been met for budgetary appropriateness and completion of all proposal documents prior to the set deadline.
- Stays abreast of regulations and guidelines of federal and non-federal agencies.
- Acts as primary agency liaison on all matters regarding pending external funding opportunities.
- Ensures accountability, reliable customer service, and streamlining of pre-award operations.
- Performs personnel administrative functions (hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and ensuring department outcomes are achieved.
- Collaborates with directors within the Division of Research for the strategic planning and continuous quality improvement; develops and implements strategic initiatives.
- Collects, analyzes, and presents reports, facts, and statistics to support institutional decision making and policy creation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university rules and regulations.
- Develops goals and objectives for effective research administration operations.
- Plans and develops workshops and other institution-wide training sessions regarding institutional and granting agency required research policies and procedures; prepares office publications and announcements.
- In collaboration with Post Award (non-financial) support the implementation of grants upon receipt.
- Aides in the securing of pre-award documents.
- Coordinates with internal or external audits of sponsored programs by providing requested information and documentation; takes appropriate action following audit reviews.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Certified Research Administrator or Master’s degree and/or PhD degree.
Licenses/Certifications
CRA Certification is preferred.
Required Experience
Six (6) years of experience in research administration, including managerial experience. Experience in pre and/or post award administration. Working knowledge of federal, state, institutional policies, and guidelines, such as Uniform Guidance, Cost Principals, Audit Requirements and FAR clauses.
Preferred Experience
Experience in contract review and negotiation.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Experience with electronic research administration tools like online databases, submission tools, internet resources, and website development.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Work is performed primarily in a general office environment to include hybrid work (subject to change based upon business needs). If the work is performed off campus, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.
Work is performed primarily in a general office environment to include hybrid work (subject to change based upon business needs). If the work is performed off campus, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.
Other
Excellent oral and written communication, financial, analytical, and negotiating skills. Ability to work as a team member demonstrating self-reliance and resourcefulness. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and to provide leadership and direction. Demonstrated ability to network and consensus build with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
10/31/2024
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
