NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Sponsored Research Administration AS6553
DeLand, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expStetson University is seeking an Assistant Director of Sponsored Research Administration to oversee post-award administration of awarded sponsored contracts. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing financial activities, and providing support to principal investigators and project directors.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that all financial and procurement activities on sponsored programs follow applicable federal, state, and sponsor applicable rules and regulations
Serve as a liaison with funding agency Program Officers
Serve as the primary point of contact for principal investigators (PIs) and project directors (PDs) for post-award support and administration, ensuring that assigned costs are allowable and allocable to the grant
Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis
Provide PIs/PDs with monthly financial reports; monitor and track subcontractors financial and reporting performance through close out
Create and maintain databases, reports, and forms that track awarded grants/contracts
Conduct post-award administration for all the University’s awarded sponsored grants and contracts through close-out, including preparing expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and sponsor applicable rules and regulations including management of effort allocation/reporting and monitoring and approving appropriateness of expenditures on awards and sub-awards
Advise faculty members in all aspects of grant compliance and performance/delivery requirements
Develop and maintain the tracking system to ensure deliverables are submitted on time and in compliance with award terms and conditions
Correspond with sponsors, sub-recipients, PIs, project directors, department chairs and the Grants, Sponsored Research and Strategic Initiatives team regarding performance problems
Prepare progress and financial reports to sponsoring agencies in a timely and accurate manner
Review subrecipient risk assessments in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management
Reconcile monthly budget reports and inform PI and/or supervisor of corrections/adjustments; identify cost transfers from budget reconciliation; submit timely and accurate cost transfers
Conduct financial analyses as assigned
Provide quality customer service to all stakeholders, both internal and external to Stetson to ensure mission and reputation of Stetson remains strong
Handle all sensitive materials as strictly confidential
Supervise a Work Study student
Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business or finance-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Minimum of four to six years of experience in grants and contracts post-award administration and budget development
Experience in use of MS Excel
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including advising faculty in interpreting and adhering to sponsor and University guidelines
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of federal, state and sponsor-specific regulations relating to grant and/or contract activity
Understand financial processes and controls including the reconciliation process
Excellent people skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work with minimal to no supervision in a deadline driven, highly confidential environment
Preferred
Experience with Banner
Research or grants education and/or experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Generous leave and holiday benefits
Employer retirement contributions
Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
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2021-06-02Private Equity
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