Rsch Administration Manager
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Research Administration Manager
Leadership Support
Assists the Director and Assistant Director in conducting preaward grant management for IFAS.
Assists the Director and Assistant Director in interviews hiring and training employees in preaward management; consult on performance appraisals; mentor ongoing professional development; establish backups through crosstraining.
In conjunction with the Director and Assistant Director analyze preaward policies and procedures and create/implement new or modify existing policies and/or procedures to promote compliance efficiency and productivity within SPA and IFAS and assist in communicating policies to all IFAS staff performing post award activities on Sponsored Programs.
Develop maintain and monitor analytic reports that evaluate IFASs proposal submissions. Develop comprehensive training manuals and guidelines for post award management including stepbystep processes. Regularly update training materials to reflect changes in regulations and procedures.
Provide excellent and efficient customer service to unit leaders Principal Investigators and fiscal administrators.
Interpret complex grant requirements and provide guidance to faculty staff and administrators to support the development of competitive proposals.
Promote and maintain excellent relationships with core offices including the Division of Sponsored Programs Contracts & Grants Cost Analysis etc.
Stay up to date with relevant grantrelated information and policies.
Attend conferences workshops and informational development seminars and keep abreast of current trends and practices pertaining to preaward administration. Attend meetings held by DSP C&G Dean for Research PreAward Team and SPA related to grants.
Research Administrator Support
Support all preaward functions for the SPA RA team by serving as a resource for RAs when problem solving and interacting with faculty on complex issues.
Provide mentoring and training to SPA RAs to ensure consistency in service delivery procedures compliance and communication.
Provide training to RAs in a wide variety of topics including solicitation review budget development and other areas related to the preparation and submission of externally sponsored projects as well as grant/contract budgets.
Provide communication training and guidance to PIs and unit staff based on uptodate federal/state and institutional grant practices and policies.
Make decisions on IDC rate for proposals based on information provided and interpretation of such information.
Advise faculty on best practices for proposal submission.
Collaborate with other departments institutions and universities to resolve subcontracting issues relative to proposal submission.
Attend PI meetings and provide necessary training guidance and communications designed to ensure effective meetings between Principal Investigators and their research administrator.
Provide preaward services for PIs in the absence of the assigned RA.
Liaise with multiple departments/units on campus and with PostAward personnel to ensure efficient tracking of submitted proposals and incoming awards and to facilitate smooth transition from proposal to award.
Be a resource and technical contact for RAs and Principal Investigators with electronic research administration system functionality and electronic proposal submissions.
Compliance
Support compliance by reviewing budgets and other submission documents and providing guidance and counsel for the stewardship of sponsored research funds and ensuring University policies and processes Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2.CFR 200 and sponsor requirements and expectations are met.
Support compliance in all other areas related to grant and contract management including compliance registrations safety and environmental health issues internal protocols conflicts of interest etc. as related to proposal submission.
Maintain authoritative knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other relevant grant regulatory requirements.
Resolve midsize compliancerelated proposal issues and work with leadership on larger issues as well as act as a resource for other staff.
Review and consult on cost share and budget items requiring CAS exemptions.
Portfolio Management
Manage a small portfolio of sponsored projects cradle to grave to ensure skills and knowledge are kept up to date.
Other Duties as Assigned
$80000 $90000; commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including health retirement paid time off discount programs professional development and work life support.Learn more.
Bachelors degree and four years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to provide leadership management and training to the sponsored programs team.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and experience working with employees in a hybrid work environment.
Strong attention to detail and a focus on superior customer service
Experience managing workflow to maximize efficiency and proactively identify best practices and share those with the team.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with groups of stakeholders both internal and external to the University.
Extensive knowledge of Uniform Guidance and all other policies and procedures related to sponsored programs including all UF/State of Florida rules and regulations regarding research activities.
Capacity to train others on complex tasks related to compliance grant preparation and award management.
Ability to interpret guidelines rules and regulations and analyze policies and procedures and make decisions based upon the interpretation.
Analytical and problemsolving skills including researching and analyzing complex data to develop accurate reports
Professional attitude that is conveyed in all interactions communications and appearance
Experience with UFIRST myUFL Microsoft Office applications and a knowledge of fiscal and Human Resources related to sponsored programs
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
