Sponsored Programs Director: Grants & Compliance

Wilberforce; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University in Ohio is seeking a Director of Sponsored Programs who will manage pre-award and post-award services for grants and contracts, advise faculty on external funding, and ensure compliance with sponsor policies.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff, provides leadership for campus research administration, develops policies, and coordinates proposal development, award closeouts and required reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of sponsored programs management and/or research administration experience at a college or university; or a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of sponsored programs management and/or research administration experience at a college or university.
• Should have experience in the audit process, be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success working collaboratively with faculty, researchers and administrators from all sectors of campus and with representatives of external organizations including Federal and non-Federal agencies.
• Must be able to interpret Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Ph.D. education level would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage proposal development activities of the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Develop, recommend, administer, and communicate policies and procedures related to research and sponsored programs.
• Coordinate workshops, presentations, and consultative services related to Sponsored Programs.
• Work with the Office of Business and Finance to ensure that all sponsored grant activities are reconciled on a timely basis.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of sponsored agreements.
• Ensure that all expended external funds are in compliance with university policies and sponsoring agency guidelines.
• Prepare award closeouts as needed.
• Collect, submit and maintain technical, financial and other required reports as needed.
• Oversee dissemination of information on awarded sponsored programs.

Skills

Regulations & policies understanding

Grant development process

Verbal and written communications

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree + 2 years sponsored programs management

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years sponsored programs management

Ph.D. education level would be an advantage

Job description

Wilberforce University in Ohio is seeking a Director of Sponsored Programs who will manage pre-award and post-award services for grants and contracts, advise faculty on external funding, and ensure compliance with sponsor policies.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff, provides leadership for campus research administration, develops policies, and coordinates proposal development, award closeouts and required reporting.