SRA International
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs & Research
SRA International, Bowling Green, Ohio, us, 43403
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs & Research
Overview
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research and Economic Engagement, the Director provides university-wide leadership in research administration. Oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research in both pre-award and (non-accounting) post-award activities that support successful completion of faculty externally sponsored programs. The Director is responsible for supervising all office staff and related office operations, including managing external and internal awards for compliance with various federal, state, and sponsor regulations and university policies. The Director is responsible for developing new policies and procedures as needed in expanding the research environment and developing strategic plans for investing in university research activity.Essential FunctionsDirects the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research in both pre-award and post-award (non-accounting) activities. Responsible for the structure of the office and the delivery of services. Sets annual goals for the office and supervises OSPR staff with primary responsibility for managing external and internal awards for compliance with sponsor and university policies and for meeting the grant development needs of faculty and staff who engage in sponsored program activities.Serves as the division’s primary subject matter liaison with the ITS department on all matters related to the university’s ERP. Is the point of contact for the continued development and maintenance of the grants management module within the university’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Project. Responsible for testing and analysis of this module and related functions throughout the year and specifically during upgrades.Oversees the presentation of workshops, seminars, classes, and informational materials on grant writing, budget preparation, electronic submissions, the PeopleSoft Grants Module, and other topics to research faculty, staff, and students. Provides education related to pre-award and post-award administration, including proposal submission, award acceptance, and project management.Oversight of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) and the internal grants program. Directs the administration of internal grant programs to include development and revision of guidelines, coordination of grant reviews, and management of the FRC budget and funding processes.Independently and in collaboration with the VP for Research and Economic Development, consults with college deans and departmental chairs to assist them in implementing identified research goals. Responds quickly to issue-oriented crises providing leadership toward resolution.Serves as the authorized organizational representative in various federal grants portals, signing on behalf of the institution: Grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, Department of Justice, and the NIH eRA Commons.Oversees post-award business procedures in coordination with the Manager of Grants Accounting to ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies and regulations.Advises the VP for Research & Economic Engagement on all actions and activities of the office and makes recommendations on the creation or revision of university policies to meet federal mandates for institutions conducting research.Directs the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports offering analysis of the research enterprise over time and special reports as requested.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsThe following Degree is required:Bachelor’s degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.The following Experience is required:3 years research administration background in university or funding agency setting.3 years proposal and budget development with various funding agencies.2 years Budget management experience.2 years supervisory experience.The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is preferred:Certified Research Administrator (CRA).Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of the retrieval/dissemination of information related to funding opportunities.Specific knowledge of the principles of research administration and the intricacies of the university research environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills specifically as they relate to understanding the research and sponsored program needs of faculty members.Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of federal and state compliance regulations; substantial experience with budgeting and accounting procedures; ability to train other support staff; and ability to set priorities and work comfortably in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
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Overview
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research and Economic Engagement, the Director provides university-wide leadership in research administration. Oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research in both pre-award and (non-accounting) post-award activities that support successful completion of faculty externally sponsored programs. The Director is responsible for supervising all office staff and related office operations, including managing external and internal awards for compliance with various federal, state, and sponsor regulations and university policies. The Director is responsible for developing new policies and procedures as needed in expanding the research environment and developing strategic plans for investing in university research activity.Essential FunctionsDirects the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research in both pre-award and post-award (non-accounting) activities. Responsible for the structure of the office and the delivery of services. Sets annual goals for the office and supervises OSPR staff with primary responsibility for managing external and internal awards for compliance with sponsor and university policies and for meeting the grant development needs of faculty and staff who engage in sponsored program activities.Serves as the division’s primary subject matter liaison with the ITS department on all matters related to the university’s ERP. Is the point of contact for the continued development and maintenance of the grants management module within the university’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Project. Responsible for testing and analysis of this module and related functions throughout the year and specifically during upgrades.Oversees the presentation of workshops, seminars, classes, and informational materials on grant writing, budget preparation, electronic submissions, the PeopleSoft Grants Module, and other topics to research faculty, staff, and students. Provides education related to pre-award and post-award administration, including proposal submission, award acceptance, and project management.Oversight of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) and the internal grants program. Directs the administration of internal grant programs to include development and revision of guidelines, coordination of grant reviews, and management of the FRC budget and funding processes.Independently and in collaboration with the VP for Research and Economic Development, consults with college deans and departmental chairs to assist them in implementing identified research goals. Responds quickly to issue-oriented crises providing leadership toward resolution.Serves as the authorized organizational representative in various federal grants portals, signing on behalf of the institution: Grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, Department of Justice, and the NIH eRA Commons.Oversees post-award business procedures in coordination with the Manager of Grants Accounting to ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies and regulations.Advises the VP for Research & Economic Engagement on all actions and activities of the office and makes recommendations on the creation or revision of university policies to meet federal mandates for institutions conducting research.Directs the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports offering analysis of the research enterprise over time and special reports as requested.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsThe following Degree is required:Bachelor’s degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.The following Experience is required:3 years research administration background in university or funding agency setting.3 years proposal and budget development with various funding agencies.2 years Budget management experience.2 years supervisory experience.The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is preferred:Certified Research Administrator (CRA).Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of the retrieval/dissemination of information related to funding opportunities.Specific knowledge of the principles of research administration and the intricacies of the university research environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills specifically as they relate to understanding the research and sponsored program needs of faculty members.Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of federal and state compliance regulations; substantial experience with budgeting and accounting procedures; ability to train other support staff; and ability to set priorities and work comfortably in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
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