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BSD ADM - Research Administration
About the Department
The University of Chicago is an intellectual community and a globally
renowned research institution dedicated to fostering innovative and
impactful research in various domains, including the Biological
Sciences. The Biological Sciences Division is at the forefront of
cutting-edge research and the Research Administration Office plays a
pivotal role in supporting and facilitating the faculty who conduct
research.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Post-Award is a crucial role responsible for
overseeing the effective management of post-award activities for
sponsored research projects within the Biological Sciences Division.
This position involves providing mentorship and training opportunities
to a team of post-award administrators, implementing policies and
standard operating procedures, optimizing post-award processes, as well
as providing guidance and expertise to faculty, staff and administrators
on post-award matters.
Responsibilities
Leadership:
- Reporting to the Director of Post-Award, the Assistant Director will
supervise and lead a team of post-award administrators, ensuring
effective coordination and collaboration within the team.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development
opportunities for team members.
- Set performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, and
provide constructive feedback.
Implementation:
- Work with the Director of Post-Award to implement post-award
policies and standard operating procedures in alignment with
institutional guidelines and federal regulations.
- Regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with
evolving regulations and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamline and
optimize post-award processes to enhance efficiency and
effectiveness.
Support & Advocacy:
- Offer expertise and support to help navigate complex grant scenarios
where guidance and advocacy is needed.
- Review reporting to provide oversight and identify potential issues
and propose solutions.
- Advocate for the Division\'s post-award needs within and outside the
institution.
- Engage with funding agencies and other stakeholders to represent the
Division\'s interests.
Training Initiatives:
- Work with the Director of Post-Award to develop and deliver training
programs on post-award processes, policies, and compliance
requirements.
- Stay informed about changes in regulations and disseminate relevant
information to the post-award team.
- Stay current with industry best practices and incorporate them into
training modules.
- Remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Plans for
department/unit compliance with University, Divisional and
Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions
for issues identified.
- Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals,
allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining
individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master\'s degree in finance, business administration, or a related
field strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Extensive experience in research administration, wit a focus on
post-award management strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements
related to sponsored research (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR).
- Previous experience in a leadership or managerial role.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial management and reporting software.
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide exceptional customer
service.
- Commitment to the University of Chicago\'s mission and values.
Working Conditions
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Financial