Assistant Director Sponsored Programs

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks an experienced professional to lead post-award sponsored programs for the College of Agriculture. You will handle contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with OMB guidelines, managing invoicing, revenue, and cost sharing, and supervising project staff. Travel may be required; great benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Research Administration, Agriculture, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in research administration.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.

Responsabilités

• Assist Director in training post-award and Finance 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.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Research Administration/Agriculture

Description du poste

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Michelle German, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$62,400 - $93,000 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

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.
• 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.

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education. The Division comprises the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, visit: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/.

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU. Check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Business, Finance, Research Administration, Agriculture, or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 5 years of experience in research administration

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

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 and accuracy even under pressure
Highly thorough and dependable
Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified Research Administrator, Certified Financial Research Administrator, or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator preferred.

Working Conditions

This is an exempt position (which indicates that the position is exempt from overtime pay/comp or personal time accrual). Regular office hours are M-F; 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 p.m. According to OSU policy, a 40-hour workweek is considered minimal for exempt staff and you are expected to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week when the work load requires additional hours (to include some early mornings, evenings and/or weekends) Requires limited travel with occasional overnight stay. Travel budget provided.