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Tulane University · 3 weeks ago

Director, Research Administration Service, SOM

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Tulane University is seeking a Director for the Research Administration Service Unit within the School of Medicine. The role involves managing and supervising staff in pre- and post-award activities for sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policies.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Directly manages, leads, and supervises staff performing pre- and post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio

Reports to the Associate Vice President, Research Administration

Qualification

Federal regulations knowledgeUniversity policies knowledgeGrants management experienceData analysisMS Office SuiteSupervisory experienceInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity

Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity

Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management

High-level interpersonal skills are required

Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions

Ability to influence and motivate direct reports

Ability to assign and prioritize duties across staff

Ability to communicate both verbally 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

Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bachelor's Degree, 7 years of effective work-related grants and contracts management, and 3 years of direct supervisory and management experience

High School Diploma/equivalent and 13 years of direct experience

Preferred

Master's Degree

Company

Tulane University

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A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.

Founded in 1834

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees