Director, Office of Grants and Contracts Administration

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is inviting applications for the position of Director of the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration (OGCA). This position is responsible for the management of the OGCA and to ensure funding compliance with all State, Federal, and private funding agencies covering a broad spectrum of research grant and contract activities. OGCA is UAF's centralized office for research administration and employees handle activities throughout the project lifecycle from inception to closeout. If you like to encourage innovation, support research, and demonstrate energy and commitment to improving processes, we encourage you to apply! Applicants must be legally eligible for unrestricted employment to work in the U.S. No work visas will be sponsored for this position. This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office no later than 60 days from written notice provided by the university.The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers. OGCA is an integral part of UAF's process in supporting research. OGCA's mission is to add value at UAF by serving faculty and staff through transparent and efficient processes that facilitate research and other sponsored activities.To excel in this role, we're looking for someone with a working knowledge of fund accounting procedures, income, and expenditure accounting, as well as knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored programs and sponsoring agency policies, including OMB Uniform Guidance and Federal Acquisitions Regulations. Additionally, you should have a solid working knowledge with regulatory, legislative, and governing bodies impacting research administration to ensure compliance with applicable laws. Being knowledgeable of enterprise and sponsor research administration systems including Grants.gov and Research.gov is very important.Expert leadership, negotiations, and public administration skills are a must, as well as the ability to create, implement, assess, and shape the direction of programs and policies based on system needs and strategic, University-level goals and objectives.Finally, we are seeking someone who can demonstrate supervisory experience and fiduciary responsibility; understand federal award management, contract negotiation, and intellectual property protection; and is dedicated to serve a diverse client/customer base and communicate effectively and professionally.Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in Accounting or relevant field and six years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Position Details:This position is

on-site

located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and

full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the

UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 84, based on education and experience.Applications will be reviewed on Monday, January 6, 2025.

To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard time, on Sunday, January 5, 2025.Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and contact information for three (3) Professional References with your application.To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click

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.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, OGCA HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907-474-6664).*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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