Associate Director - Office of Sponsored Programs

Penn State University; University Park (AL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Associate Director for its Office of Sponsored Programs. The role involves supervising personnel, managing agreements, and ensuring excellent service in support of sponsored projects, requiring strong communication and research administration skills.

Benefits

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off including holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of research administration.
• Experience with sponsored research awards and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise OSP personnel and manage own portfolio of agreements.
• Review and supervise complex negotiations.
• Support professional development of OSP personnel.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of research administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Associate Director - Office of Sponsored Programs

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at The Pennsylvania University is seeking an Associate Director.

Roles and Responsibilities: The Associate Director will supervise OSP personnel as assigned. The successful candidate will review and supervise complex negotiations and collaborate with other OSP personnel and affiliated offices to meet and exceed faculty expectations for service in support of sponsored projects. This individual will interact on a regular basis with faculty, other administrative offices, and external sponsors.

They successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of research administration, as well as experience, reviewing, analyzing, and processing sponsored research awards, as well as non-financial agreements from federal and state agencies, industrial sponsors, foundations, and other public and private sources. Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities: Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage own portfolio of assigned agreements.
• Monitor team workload assignments.
• Supervise and train assigned staff.
• Serve as a member of OSP Management Team, contributing to efforts towards continuous improvement of OSP processes.
• Support professional development of both OSP personnel and members of PSU research administration community.
  
  

Application: Candidates should submit a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications in the position, as well as a resume describing their education and work experience.

Work Arrangement: The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at our University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $129,500.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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