Pre-Award Sponsored Programs Manager

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, seeks a full-time Manager, Sponsored Programs in Miami to lead Pre-Award administration and streamline proposal submissions. The role emphasizes independent work, timetables, and policy guidance to maximize funded research opportunities.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure compliance with sponsor rules, and collaborate with Research Administration and Finance to optimize budgets and funding allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Pre-Award sponsored programs operations, including workload assignment, staff performance, hiring, onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Oversee preparation, review, institutional routing, approval, and submission of sponsored funding proposals to federal, state, foundation, industry, and other external sponsors.
• Provide leadership for complex and strategic proposals, including multidisciplinary, multi-investigator, multi-project, institutional training, center, cooperative agreement, and other large-scale applications.
• Interprets sponsor solicitations and policies and provides authoritative guidance regarding application requirements and administrative requirements.

Skills

Operational Management

Organizational Development

Financial Oversight

Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, seeks a full-time Manager, Sponsored Programs in Miami to lead Pre-Award administration and streamline proposal submissions. The role emphasizes independent work, timetables, and policy guidance to maximize funded research opportunities.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure compliance with sponsor rules, and collaborate with Research Administration and Finance to optimize budgets and funding allocations.