Post-Award Administration Team Lead (Hybrid)

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT seeks a Team Lead for Unit Post-Award Administration to guide the RAO and unify post-award practice across units. The role steers the post-award team, aligns processes, and partners with the Senior Associate Dean for Research to optimize sponsored project administration.

Responsibilities include supervising Post-Award Administrators, implementing process improvements, and delivering onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of government, non-profit or higher education experience.
• Experience in complex financial reporting, supervision, and written/oral communication.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate development of the RAO to provide a coordinated post-award framework.
• Supervise unit Post-Award Administrators and drive process improvements.
• Provide onboarding and training for central and unit post-award staff.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders on policy and procedures.
• Deliver executive level post-award financial management and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Written and oral communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree and six years of government, non-profit or higher education experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT seeks a Team Lead for Unit Post-Award Administration to guide the RAO and unify post-award practice across units. The role steers the post-award team, aligns processes, and partners with the Senior Associate Dean for Research to optimize sponsored project administration.

Responsibilities include supervising Post-Award Administrators, implementing process improvements, and delivering onboarding and training.