Manager Sponsored Programs Post Award-Remote
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager Sponsored Programs (PostAward) to work remotely.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Manager Sponsored Programs (A) oversees administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division. The incumbent operates with the objective of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposals as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars. Additionally the Manager Sponsored Programs (A) develops and implements policies and methods that are most effective to that end.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Reviews all material budget variances with the appropriate senior staff and develops appropriate plans of corrective action.
Prepares monthly variance reports for programs management and development.
Assists in the preparation of grant reports for senior management.
Maintains portfolios for private and government grants and funds.
Develops and maintains grant allocation systems.
Manages monthly overhead and allocation tables and reallocates grant funds based on period reports.
Formulates comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years.
Creates and oversees budget making recommendations for budget modifications when appropriate.
Approves all disbursement requests for accuracy in coding and availability of funds prior to commitment of funds.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct manage implement and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead motivate develop and train others.
Department Specific Functions
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our PostAward team as a Manager Sponsored Programs (PostAward) to manage the centers dynamic portfolio of sponsored (federal state foundation/private) research awards. Reporting to the Sr. Manager the Manager leads a team which provides expert research administration and financial management services to cancer center members.Applicants must have relevant federal grant (NIH) and Workday financial system experience to be considered for this role.
As a cancer center leader the Manager forges connections with colleagues across the university to manage the centers research portfolio effectively and efficiently. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role the Manager interfaces with faculty center leadership functional offices across the university leaders of other departments and external partners.
Department Specific Functions
Oversees the daytoday operations of PostAward team members including review of project expenditures financial reconciliation report preparation financial forecasting effort certification and award closeout.
Utilizes Workday financial systems to manage grant finances process transactions and generate reports.
Ensures adherence to institutional policies sponsor guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Serves as a liaison between researchers administrative staff and funding agencies providing guidance and support on financial matters.
Supports the development of policies procedures and training related to centers oversight of project expenditures financial reconciliation report preparation financial forecasting effort certification and award closeout.
Maintains accurate and uptodate records of grant expenditures budget modifications and financial reports.
Resolves any financial issues or discrepancies related to awarded grants and contracts.
Assist in establishing a postaward training curriculum building content to support Sylvesters research portfolio.
Establish goals and monitor performance objectives for optimal service delivery and efficient operations.Leads identification and development of highperforming staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to research administration including OMB Uniform Guidance Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
Identify envision and champion process improvements including systembased opportunities to best support Sylvesters research portfolio.
Forges connections with colleagues across the university to manage the centers research portfolio effectively and efficiently.
Work as a liaison between faculty and central/compliance offices.
Provide guidance on allowable and unallowable expenditures at the postaward expenditure stage.
Serve as the knowledge expert on the Workday Financials.
Review and approve requisitions expense reports and purchase orders for assigned sponsored projects within Workday.
Meet regularly with faculty and be responsive to communication and requests with faculty.
Maintain access to all UMIAMI systems such as: IBISResearch and Workday.
Complete mandatory ORA Research Administration onboarding and training to maintain access.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Minimum 57 years of relevant experience
Demonstrates leadership abilities and skills shown by successfully leading teams/groups in projects work assignments etc.
Proficient knowledge of Excel and MS Office Suite (Word Access PowerPoint Power BI)
High level of interpersonal skills is required
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
Ability to communicate both verbal and in writing with all levels of the organization
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Ability to create verbal and written reports
Knowledge of sponsored (federal state or industry) rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A11Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
