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University of Miami · 11 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs- Petrucceli

Hialeah, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leading academic medical center in South Florida, seeking a Senior Manager for Sponsored Programs to oversee administrative and financial aspects of the division. The role focuses on increasing sponsored funding levels, managing grant applications, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identifies potential donors or sources of funding and plans outreach strategies

Participates in the development of grants applications and proposals

Schedules and oversees planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community

Trains, mentors, and supervises sponsored programs staff members, and prepares performance reports

Negotiates contractual provisions with potential partners

Develops and provides reports or documentation needed to secure and maintain funding and grants

Ensures that grants and contracts adhere to organizational standards

Acts as department expert and primary point of contact on funding issues and disputes

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Direct and oversee the preparation, submission, and management of federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored research grant applications

Serve as subject matter expert on pre-award regulations, procedures, and application guidelines for federal, nonfederal, private, and internal sponsors

Coordinate development of budgets for grant proposals and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies

Manage grant award transfers, carry forward requests, no-cost extensions, progress reports (RPPR), and closeout processes

Represent the institution in budget and contract negotiations for clinical trials and industry-sponsored research

Collaborate with revenue analysts, research staff, and external sponsors to activate studies and negotiate appropriate fees and protocol terms

Oversee administrative management for neuroscience and other research programs, including financial management, strategic planning, and grants oversight

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations in all sponsored programs activities

Develop and maintain internal tracking tools for budgets, spending, and effort distribution

Facilitate effort certification, expenditure reporting, and financial status reporting for research staff and investigators

Lead employee training and onboarding, revise training materials, and conduct shadowing sessions to improve new hire proficiency

Mentor and supervise sponsored programs staff, fostering professional growth and team effectiveness

Act as primary point of contact for investigators, research personnel, and external sponsors regarding sponsored programs policies and procedures

Plan outreach strategies to identify potential donors or sources of funding and support special events that publicize research programs

Qualification

Grants AdministrationFinancial OversightOperational ManagementTeam LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentTechnical ProficiencyCommunicationBusiness PrinciplesDepartment Operations ManagementEmployee Training

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Minimum 7 Years Of Relevant Experience Required

Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness

Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change

Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management

Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively