Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Leadership

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is seeking an Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration to oversee pre-award and non-financial post-award management of sponsored projects. The role leads SPA initiatives and directs daily submission workflow, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

The position requires 4 years of progressive experience in sponsored programs administration in academia, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in sponsored programs administration.
• Experience in pre-award and non-financial post-award management in higher education.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with practical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of pre-award and non-financial post-award management for sponsored projects.
• Direct daily workflow related to submission of sponsored projects.
• Provide leadership in research development initiatives of SPA.
• Fulfill duties of the director in the director’s absence.

Skills

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data management systems

Grants submission systems

Visual Compliance

COI-Smart systems

Job description

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is seeking an Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration to oversee pre-award and non-financial post-award management of sponsored projects. The role leads SPA initiatives and directs daily submission workflow, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

The position requires 4 years of progressive experience in sponsored programs administration in academia, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a