NSF EPSCoR Programs & Finance Manager

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks an assistant director to run the KS NSF EPSCoR Office, overseeing operations and budgeting for the NSF EPSCoCoR RII award. The role supports timely achievement of project goals by coordinating with participating institutions and NSF while ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

Responsibilities include financial management, proposal development, and reporting, with collaboration across multiple universities, state agencies, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years relevant experience.
• Two years experience in management of large projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Two years experience in budget development, forecasting, reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day operations of the KS NSF EPSCoR Office with compliance oversight.
• Provides programmatic and administrative support including policy implementation and budgeting.
• Serves as liaison with NSF, universities, state agencies, legislators, and external stakeholders.
• Plans and coordinates program meetings and advisory committees including reporting.
• Prepares NSF progress reports and supports evaluations and site visits.
• Manages internal funding processes, RFPs, reviews, and award documentation.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks an assistant director to run the KS NSF EPSCoR Office, overseeing operations and budgeting for the NSF EPSCoCoR RII award. The role supports timely achievement of project goals by coordinating with participating institutions and NSF while ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

Responsibilities include financial management, proposal development, and reporting, with collaboration across multiple universities, state agencies, and stakeholders.