Senior Research Compliance Administrator UNLV Sponsored Programs Post Award R0147143
Senior Research Compliance Administrator UNLV Sponsored Programs Post Award R0147143
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
- Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Once a recruitment has closed applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact Human Resources ator
Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Research Compliance Administrator UNLV Sponsored Programs Post Award R0147143
This position is located in Las Vegas Nevada in the Office of Sponsored Programs on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus.
ROLE of the POSITION
Primary Job Duties
This position will be responsible to monitor awards and to ensure compliance in the areas related to Sponsored Projects Financial Compliance. Areas of focus will be Sub Recipient Monitoring Effort Reporting Salary over the Cap CostSharing Progress/Financial reports monitoring and Audit. This position will work alongside the Associate Director for PostAward and Financial Compliance to help develop and roll out compliance processes and procedures and work very closely with the Post Award team to ensure award requirements are met. This position uses Workday extensively and oversees the business process for many of these Financial Compliance areas.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as well as internal best practices. Serves as a resource and provides assistance and training written and verbal for University personnel to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance sponsor guidelines and University policies.
Contribute to the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Point person for the Workday effort reporting process: runs and distributes reports from the system and handles entire process through to certification. Monitors progress sends notifications and works with departments to resolve issues and ensure timely certification of reports.
Responsible for tracking and monitoring all the costsharing requirements on externally funded projects. Compiles and reports costsharing information used in various reports and surveys.
Work with PostAward and departmental staff to ensure accuracy of reported costsharing.
Apply knowledge to the interpretation and analysis of grant documents
Assist with the follow up to ensure timely submission of progress and financial reports
Serves as point of contact for all internal/external audits desk reviews and surveys. Responds to and handles all requests.
Work with OSP staff and other campus offices to pull and provide documentation support for the annual audit.
Work closely with OSP leadership and other campus units in communicating issues and updates related to audit. Respond to sponsor requests for Uniform Guidance/Single Audit Report requests providing reports and management letter information regarding finding impacts to funded sponsored research.
Assist with application of process improvements policy and procedure development and modification as recommended from the audits
Monitor awards for Salary over the Cap calculation which includes: running reports to ensure costing allocations are updated for all DHHS awards for Salary over the Cap. Check to ensure that costing allocations have been entered by the departments for the respective individuals.
Work to resolve issues related to the calculations for Salary over the Cap.
Routinely reviews award information related to award requirements and reporting deadlines.
Tracks the submission of technical and financial reports and ensures that Workday award tasks are complete and reports uploaded. Does follow up with departmental personnel on delinquent submission.
Administers the process for sub recipient monitoring upon throughout award life cycle. Reviews monthly renewing sub awards for risk and audit review. Monitors the status of sub awards issued and ending cycles.
Works with Grants and Contracts and sub recipients to reduce risk.
Represent post award administration concerns on ad hoc work groups and other campus units to resolve identified research administration issues
Lead training for new personnel and participate in and contribute to process improvements.
Maintain expertise in federal state and university regulations policies and procedures
Regularly review federal sponsor policies and proposal guides and participate in webinars trainings or conferences to keep updated on ever changing regulatory compliance pertaining to grants and contracts.
Work independently or with others on various projects such as surveys policy/procedure development form development or special reports.
Assist in the preparation of the Universitys facilities and administrative cost proposal.
Gather information and pull reports utilized for the completion/submission of various surveys and reports.
KNOWLEDGE
Required
Experience with Federal grants and postaward grants administration analysis and reconciliation of grant accounts
Knowledge of fund accounting grants accounting and the functional areas of sponsored programs administration (especially post award administration and compliance)
General understanding of the nature and requirements of sponsored project contracts grants cooperative agreements billing and invoicing
Understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and nonFederal sponsors supporting research and educational activities
Possess extensive knowledge of major funding sources and their unique policies and procedures
Preferred
Previous Workday experience to include grants module
Previous Cayuse experience to include awards
Knowledge of the functional areas of sponsored program administration (Preaward through Postaward) and a good general knowledge of the nature of research in all academic disciplines
Previous Cayuse experience
CRA or CFRA Certification
Possess knowledge of federal procurement regulations including the CFR & FAR agency CFR/FAR implementations and the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and audit regulations (Single Audit) that pertain to institutions of higher education
SKILLS
Required
Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; and ability to use and execute advanced Excel functions to work with complex data
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro; and the ability to combine and edit PDFs
Strong computer systems and technology proficiency including experience with Workday
Demonstrated customer service focus and an ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively presenting ideas answering questions and documenting activities.
Strong analytical organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Workday experience
Postaward experience at an R1 institution in a PostAward central office or University setting with research administration and accounting
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Compliance background in sponsored programs office
ABILITIES
Required
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and act independently in a highly complex regulatory/legal/fiscal environment.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aBachelors Degreefrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and3 5 years of experience in accounting finance and/or compliance monitoring in a private or public sector. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) 5 7 years experience in accounting or finance 1 3 years of supervisory experience 1 3 years of management experience.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary range $90000 $100000 dependent on experience.
- Generous compensation packages up to 48 days of paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on May 12 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Mary VicunaHowe Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATE
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0147143 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEOGRY
Administrative Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
