Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago
Associate Director of Sponsored Programs
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$62K/yr - $68K/yr
3+ years expUNC Asheville is a public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system, known for its student-centered teaching and inclusive community. The Associate Director of Sponsored Programs will oversee sponsored research and grants administration, providing assistance across various campus entities and ensuring compliance with grant stipulations.
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Responsibilities
Provide assistance to many campus entities on a variety of topics and issues
Perform work relating to sponsored program administration, including negotiating, evaluating, and managing contract and grants, proposal review, and budget development and monitoring
Advise principal investigators or project directors in preparing and processing grant proposals and review proposals for correct formats and general compliance requirements
Identify funding sources, advising principle investigators, institutional or agency officials and sponsoring agencies regarding contract interpretation and adherence to grant stipulations
Ensure compliance with terms of contract pertaining to effort reporting, expenditures, and personnel actions, and maintain records on all grants administered
Provide input into the formulation of university policies, procedures, programs, and services guidelines related to sponsored program activity
Serve as a liaison for externally funded activities between the campus, federal/state/local government agencies, and the sponsor
Qualification
Required
Post-baccalaureate credentials: a master's/professional degree in an appropriate field (e.g., information management, library science, business administration, business law), or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent training (e.g., certificate(s)), and experience may also be considered
Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding grants administration and budget management
Legal knowledge to develop, review, edit, and recommend sub-award contracts
Training in, and knowledge of, export controls standards and issues, including: international travel of university personnel, use of university facilities by international guests, transport of equipment and documents across international boundaries, and documentation and licensing of all the above
Ability to master several types of online and desk top computer software, including: archival, data management, budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and personnel management
Knowledge of conflict of interest and conflict of commitment issues, and resolution strategies
Ability to develop and/or edit proposal budgets in conformance with funder specifications, and federal and state regulations
Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards, issues, and training protocols
Ability to effectively use online portals for proposal submission for research funding
Preferred
A Master's degree and at least 3 years of progressive experience related to grants administration and/or sponsored programs
Prior experience in higher education is desired
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