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Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations

Remote — United States (see country and timezone requirements)

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Job description

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of grant processes and award/contract management

Project facilitation and management skills

Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details

Knowledge of best practices in research administration and current regulations in the areas of research administration (OMB A-21, A-110, A-113, or the Uniform Guidance) or interpretation of similar regulations

Proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports

Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations with the diverse campus community and representatives from foundations and federal agencies

Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration

Ability to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high volume workload periods

Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, heavy-volume department

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships

Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters

Strong computer skills and ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree with three years experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic setting.

Masters degree preferred.

Salary/Benefits: $80-90k plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Who can apply

Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.

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