Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations (Remote)

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks an Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations for a remote role in the United States. This position focuses on grant processes, award/contract management, and compliance with sponsor policies within a high-volume environment.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree with three years of sponsored research administration experience in an academic setting, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage complex records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three years experience in sponsored research administration in an academic setting.
• Experience with grant processes and award/contract management.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Written communications

Stakeholder collaboration

Sponsor policies

Discretion

High-volume work

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Openings Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations (Remote)

About the job Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations (Remote)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of grant processes and award/contract management


• Project facilitation and management skills


• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details


• Knowledge of best practices in research administration and current regulations in the areas of research administration (OMB A-21, A-110, A-113, or the Uniform Guidance) or interpretation of similar regulations


• Proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports


• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations with the diverse campus community and representatives from foundations and federal agencies


• Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration


• Ability to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high volume workload periods


• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, heavy-volume department


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships


• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters


• Strong computer skills and ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree with three years experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic setting.


• Salary/Benefits: $80-90k plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.