Lead, Sponsored Projects Operations & Compliance

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, seeks a Team Lead for Award Acceptance, Setup and Outgoing Subawards to supervise SPA staff and oversee complex sponsored project activities.

You will drive process improvements, provide onboarding and training, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies. Collaboration with SPA leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of government, non-profit, or higher education experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and the OMB Uniform Guidance related to sponsored project activity.
• Experience in complex research administration, grant and contract negotiation.
• Experience in reviewing, negotiating, and accepting large, complex sponsored research agreements with financial, regulatory and compliance implications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment with tight timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership experience with mentoring and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations for award acceptance, setup and outgoing subawards.
• Provide supervision and leadership for SPA staff.
• Lead continuous improvement and develop tools/documentation.
• On-board and train SPA staff and affiliated researchers.
• Serve as liaison on policy and process information.
• Negotiate complex sponsored agreements in line with sponsor rules and university policies.
• Collaborate with SPA leaders to promote collaboration and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and 6 years experience

Master's degree (Desirable)

Job description

The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, seeks a Team Lead for Award Acceptance, Setup and Outgoing Subawards to supervise SPA staff and oversee complex sponsored project activities.

You will drive process improvements, provide onboarding and training, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies. Collaboration with SPA leadership is essential.