A.T. Still University ยท 2 hours ago
ATSU - Director of Research & Grants Administration (on-site, hybrid, or remote)
Kirksville, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expA.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a full-time Director of Research & Grants Administration. This role is responsible for leading the administrative core of the RGSI division, overseeing research and grant readiness, and managing compliance and budgeting functions across the university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as division deputy administrator under the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Sponsored Programs and a senior member of the RGSI leadership team
Lead the administrative core and team within the RGSI division to advance R&G as well as R&D efforts across the university
Lead/supervise division personnel responsible for data integrity, institutional review board compliance, and R&G central administrative functions
Oversee fiscal/budgeting matters throughout the Division (Depts. 156, 158, 159, 162)
Analyze and complete R&G reports and surveys (e.g., internal reports to ATSU administration/BoT, external national R&D surveys, etc.)
Analyze, evaluate, and monitor the division's key performance indicators and lead the development of the annual RGSI metric sheets/dashboards
Oversee required reports to the Federal Office of Research Integrity and Federal-wide Assurance office
Lead updates/upgrades to RGSI division-level policies and standard operating procedures
Oversee incoming Federal notices (NGA email group), and serve as a responder
Oversee/implement division-wide strategic planning and evaluation/tracking activities
Develop/oversee University-wide compliance policies specific to the RGSI division, including Research Reinvestment, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Misconduct in Science, IRB Fees, Research Participant Compensation, FCOI, Export Controls (pending), etc
Oversee/manage IP and pre- and post-patent related activity, including patent annuity services
Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration with the ATSU CFO, Finance Office, Purchasing, University officials, C&M, etc
Problem-solve and respond to research and grant administration special projects (internal and external)
Serve on University research and related community-based committees
Complete mandated NIH Human Subjects and Financial Conflict of Interest training, sign confidentiality/ non-disclosure forms, and complete all required ATSU employee-training programs
Participate and represent ATSU in professional research and scholarly societies and associations (e.g., NCURA, SRA, NGMA, FDP, etc.)
Perform other relevant leadership and problem-solving duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related research field) is required
Must have a demonstrated and proven track record of successfully managing R&G administrative/ accounting/compliance/regulatory systems
Must have 5+ years of experience in research and grants administration and/or related research program management/oversight, preferably within a University setting
Must have 5+ years of experience in operations leadership/management
Must have 5+ years of experience in research and grants data mining and analytics
Must have outstanding research and grants administration knowledge and budgeting skills, along with strong research contract development and negotiation skills
Must be an analytical and critical thinker; with exceptional problem-solving skills that enable the University to maximize research/scholarly output and clinical trial opportunities
Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills as well as human capital/systems management skills
Must demonstrate exceptional deadline management/organizational skills
Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access) and other relevant software/platforms
Possess advanced proficiency in Google products, R&G Artificial Intelligence, and other digital platforms (gmail, calendar, groups, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
Company
A.T. Still University
A.T. Still University (ATSU) of Health Sciences is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, DO.
1001-5000 employees
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Gary Cloud, PhD
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Kim Butler Perry, DDS, MSCS, FACD
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