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University of Wisconsin-Madison · 1 day ago

Chief Research Administration Officer (Inst)

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading research institution committed to discovery and engagement. They are seeking a Chief Research Administration Officer to oversee strategic planning and compliance for research and sponsored programs, ensuring adherence to regulations and managing a team of 109 employees.

EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensures institutional compliance with federal regulations, sponsor terms and conditions, state law, UW system, and campus requirements (20%)

Develops and directs strategic and operational planning for the institutional research administration office as well as campus-wide initiatives related to research and sponsored programs (25%)

Develops institutional level policies and procedures (10%)

Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures and guidelines for sponsored grants and agreements administration (10%)

Serves as an institutional liaison to internal and external leadership and stakeholders. Advises principal investigators, leadership, central grants administration, and granting agencies regarding contract interpretation and policies (20%)

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (15%)

Qualification

Research administrationProposal submissionContract negotiationAward managementElectronic research systemsFederal grant administrationLeadership abilitiesSupervisory skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Eight or more years of experience administering research activities is required. Preferably at a major educational institution

Bachelor's Degree is required

Preferred

Demonstrated management experience in research administration, including such areas as proposal review and submission, contract negotiation, award terms and conditions, award management, and electronic research administration

Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff

Superior oral, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment across organizational units at all organizational levels, including faculty, deans, divisional and central administration and senior institutional officials

Demonstrated experience with the development and/or use of complex electronic systems, preferably in research administration

Demonstrated strong working knowledge of federal and non-federal grant and contract administration, including policies and best practices at research universities

Experience with federal, state, and university regulations governing grant activities

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience with planning, directing, and managing policies and best practices in grants management, as well as operations and service provision in a higher education environment