Senior Managing Post Award Officer Sponsored Programs

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Senior Managing Post Award Officer to oversee financial and reporting duties for a portfolio of sponsored projects within the research community. This role offers a high level of autonomy and requires independent problem-solving to complete all duties related to the portfolio.

The SMPAO will maintain advanced knowledge of sponsor requirements and university policies, communicate them effectively, and provide excellent service to faculty and sponsors.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related post-award experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; direct experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor requirements and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve cost transfers.
• Prepare financial reporting and award closeout activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to faculty, administrators, peers, and sponsors.

Skills

Post-award experience

Financial reporting

Customer service

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Post Award, the Senior Managing Post Award Officer (SMPAO) is responsible for overseeing financial and reporting aspects of a portfolio. This position will have a high level of autonomy and be expected to work independently in the completion of all duties related to their portfolio. These include but not limited to the review and approval of cost transfers, financial reporting, and award closeout activities. The SMPAO is responsible for providing excellent customer service to faculty, administrators, peers, and sponsors in managing the financial aspects of sponsored projects; serves as back-up to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Post Award where needed; reinforcing and ensuring both the University's compliance and sponsor requirements; and other projects as assigned. This position requires the ability to independently solve difficult problems using logic, methods, and effective solutions. The SMPAO maintains an advanced knowledge of federal and non-federal Sponsor requirements as well as University policies. Has the ability to communicate these policies and requirements to colleagues and customers. The SMPAO will have a high level of emotional intelligence, work effectively with colleagues and peers, know when to elevate issues, and promotes a professional environment at all times. They will endeavor to be direct but diplomatic. The SMPAO maintains a strong working relationship with Pre-Award colleagues to ensure seamless service of the Project Lifecycle to the Research Community. The SMPAO actively contributes to the overall organizational needs of Sponsored Programs. If individual is not currently certified, the SMPAO is encouraged to sit for the Certification Research Administrator (CRA) Exam.

Required Skills

At least 5 years of related post-award experience. Bachelor's required, direct experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
At least 5 years of related post-award experience. Bachelor's required, direct experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.