Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Director of Research Administration-Dean's Office-Florida A&M University-Florida State Universi...
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expFlorida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their team as the Director of Research Administration. This role provides leadership and oversight of all research administration, ensuring effective management of research operations and compliance across the College.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of all research administration for the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Ensure seamless navigation of both FAMU and FSU research administrative systems, supporting faculty and staff across the College in proposal development, award management, compliance, projection, and reporting
Manage a team of research support staff within the Dean’s Office and provide oversight of research operations within the academic departments
Serve as the College’s principal liaison with both universities’ central research administration offices
Support and coordinate the development of major proposals in the College
Report to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies with a dotted line to the Assistant Dean for Administration
Provide leadership, oversight, training, professional development, and pre- and post-award operations
Coordinate and manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of all assigned research staff
Develop and implement strategies to engage faculty and research staff in improving research strategies and processes
Supervise subordinates to include assigning workload and responsibilities, time and leave approvals, and annual performance reviews
Serve as the primary point of contact for the College with FAMU Division of Research, FSU Offices of Research and other related offices
Create and manage all research-related policies and procedures
Coordinate with Assistant Dean for Administration, Director of Finance, and the HR Director to develop and ensure research administration processes align with both FAMU and FSU policies
Advise and train faculty, staff, and graduate students on proposal and award procedures; develop resources and guidance materials
Monitor College-level sponsored project portfolios, supervise production of reconciliations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and resolve discrepancies
Manage the tuition waiver journal correction process
Review and approve all proposals and cost share proposals as needed on behalf of the College
Prepare integrated financial and statistical reports, financial statements, and/or budget projections for short and/or long-term impact(s) on sponsored funding
Provide regular reports on proposal submissions, awards, expenditures, and compliance for the Dean, Associate Dean for Research, and related offices
Participate and coordinate with other leaders of college leadership to support college goals and activities
Maintain working relationships with internal and external partners
Support special projects or major research initiatives or proposals as well as other duties as assigned
Provide backup and emergency assistance with the COE's research and sponsored project activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and six years' experience related to budget, financial and/or accounting services or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience in the same area. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)
This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Ability to work in a detail-oriented environment while prioritizing and multitasking based on need
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior
Ability to meet project deadlines
Experience with accounting systems and practices
Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives
Knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices
Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions
Knowledge of contract administration
Knowledge of federal, state, and private sources for contract and grant funds
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written material
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with both internal and external partners of all backgrounds
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