Sponsored Projects Compliance Lead

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Financial Assurance Officer to ensure financial compliance across sponsored projects. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and informing university leadership on compliance, policy alignment, and risk mitigation.

The position supports development of training programs, coordinates audits, and collaborates with campus units to implement corrective action plans while staying current with federal regulations and UT fiscal requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research administration issues including financial management and the ability to interpret and communicate federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to research administration operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to be detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service with a commitment to exceptional quality.
• Ability to think analytically, quantitatively, creatively, and strategically.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Stay abreast of changes in federal regulations and interpret policies for campus.
• Training: Develop and conduct training on sponsored projects accounting for compliance with UT policies and guidelines.
• Audit Activities: Plan and coordinate departmental financial compliance reviews for sponsored projects and mitigate risks.
• Other Activities: Outreach to faculty and staff, communicate policy changes, and support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle/DASH

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Financial Assurance Officer to ensure financial compliance across sponsored projects. The role involves monitoring, reporting, and informing university leadership on compliance, policy alignment, and risk mitigation.

The position supports development of training programs, coordinates audits, and collaborates with campus units to implement corrective action plans while staying current with federal regulations and UT fiscal requirements.