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University of Miami · 2 weeks ago

Sponsored Programs, Manager - Pre/Post Award

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Project Manager for Research Support within the Neurology department. This role involves coordinating and leading various research activities, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and managing pre and post award matters.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Aids in the evaluation of problems with workflow, organization, and planning and develops appropriate analytical approaches

Ensures that research program objectives are communicated, met, and results are documented

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Support the division’s operations, sponsored programs, and research activities

Provide guidance in applying to various funding mechanisms, with knowledge of OMB Circulars, Federal Agency policies, etc. (primarily NIH)

Develop complex grant budgets, implement subawards, maintain consultant and service contracts, assist in the execution of confidentiality, material and data agreements

Attend regular status meetings with principal investigators and the study team, to stay informed of relevant study developments and to detect and help solve logistical, financial and other operational challenges as they arise

Develop and maintain knowledge of university financial systems and grant e-submission systems

Assist in performing clinical study budget feasibility, sponsor negotiations, liaising with service centers, internal and external invoice reconciliation

Contribute to successful completion of grant deliverables and manage reporting requirements

Meet regularly with principal investigator(s) and other team leaders to review budgetary and contractual needs, revenue/expenditure trends and overall project progress

Act as liaison between the Neuromuscular Division and other departments/centers/institutes as necessary for grant and contract administration

Work closely with PI(s) and central offices in performing activities associated with grant setup and close-out (i.e. request award accounts, deliver revised budgets, oversee the payment of subrecipient invoices, carryover and no-cost extension requests, final financial reports, etc.)

Provide timely financial reporting to the PI(s) and UM Office of Research Administration (ORA)

May attend ORA and ORC administrative meetings on behalf of the division

Qualification

Grants managementBudget developmentProject managementFinancial reportingOMB CircularsQuantitative skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required (in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred)

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Preferred experience in grants management(pre/post award) and/or science/higher education institution

Critical to absorb the mission and language of the Neuromuscular Division, to successfully represent its interests across the University and with its external collaborators

Strong quantitative skills and ability to prepare and interpret financial reports

Able to demonstrate a strong ability to digest and then present complex information clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal form

Must be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team as well as on an individual basis

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and make presentations to departmental staff as well as to build one-on-one relationships with colleagues in the division

Exploration of opportunities to add value to accomplished tasks and processes