Director of Sponsored Programs Administration

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); Remote; USD 88,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Director of Sponsored Programs Administration to oversee all aspects of grant and contract management. The role requires a Master's degree and significant experience in proposal development and grant management, providing leadership and technical assistance to ensure compliance and facilitate success in obtaining funding.

Qualifications

• Three to Five years of experience in proposal development and grant and contract management.
• Experience with leading staff and managing financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Leads all pre-award management activities under the supervision of the Associate Dean.
• Provides individualized technical assistance to faculty and staff in preparing proposals.

Skills

Proposal Development

Grant Management

Staff Management

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Director of Sponsored Programs Administration

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Title: Director of Sponsored Programs Administration

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 39R100 - Sponsored Programs

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Remote Opportunities

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G26

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Ryan Baggett

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director has principal responsibility for leading all pre-award management activities and some post-award administrative tasks under the direction of the Associate Dean of Research Administration. Grant and contract development activities support all academic and administrative divisions within the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree

Experience:

• Three to Five years of experience in proposal development and grant and contract management
• Experience with leading staff and managing financial resources
  
  

Licensure & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties

• 30% - Provides leadership to department staff in developing and coordinating activities in support of the University’s pursuit of externally sponsored project awards - (Essential)
• 30% - Provides individualized technical assistance to faculty and staff in preparing proposals for external funding and makes compliance decisions, including determination of allowability for proposed expenses - (Essential)
• 15% - Develops and delivers presentations of professional learning opportunities for the campus community as well as various guides and learning materials - (Essential)
• 15% - Completes and processes grant and contract award documentation and provides guidance to project directors for managing sponsored project awards - (Essential)
• 5% - Collaborates with multiple university offices and applies problem solving skills to complex pre- and post-award compliance issues - (Essential)
• 5% - Leads the management of internal incentive programs, including the indirects distribution process - (Essential)
  
  

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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