Director, Contracts & Grants Department​/Institute

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seekinga Director, Contracts & Grants for a Department/Institute tojoin their team in the School of Medicine - Department of Radiation Oncology.

Accomplishes responsibilities by primarily (>50%) performing significant managerial functions within area of responsibility.

Possess subject matter expertise in a professional discipline.

Achieves objectives through coordinated efforts of others,typically by managing recruitment, engagement, performance, and development of employees. Develops, implements, and manages goalsand objectives. Participates in strategic planning. Determines andenforces processes, practices, and/or policies.

Manages operations,workflow, projects, and/or systems that have strategic impact.

Accountable for operational and/or financial resources. Accountable for legal and policy compliance.

Primarily supports upper level senior professionals in the overall strategic direction (rather than daily operations) of, typically, afunctional area (department OR major function within a school orcampus wide office). Develops and executes strategic goals and objectives. Responsible for planning, development, and implementation of strategies. Substantial latitude to make managerial decisions within area of responsibility. Upper seniorprofessionals rely on expertise and advice to make financial,personnel, and significant strategic decisions.

Significantauthority to act on behalf of upper level senior professionals asneeded.

• This position participates ina retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
• Exemptregular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includesover 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and theirdependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable perjob).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Provide direction to institute/center/department by assuring thatproposals and awards are in compliance with federal, state, agencyand institutional policies.
• Direct the authorization and transmittal of all proposals andnegotiates complex agreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contract and grant functions for business unit andstaff members. Collaborate with management in order to ensure thedeliverance of high quality service.
• Provide direction and leadership for operational aspects of contracts and grant management business operation matters andpolicy development and implementation.
• Provide expertise in strategic planning, organizational and management analysis, and grants and contracts management for theunit. Provides PI and management with adhoc reports in support of strategic plan.
• Direct the authorization and transmittal of all proposals and negotiate complex agreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all lifecycle contract and grant functions.
• Review, interpret, communicate, and ensure sponsor guidelines arein compliance and eligibility information is defined within proposals.
• Oversee all documentation for the department and the sub awards.
  
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• Identify issues and independently resolve and assist others inissue resolution as needed. Anticipate roadblocks and able to independently resolve.
• Ensure that the evaluation criteria for review of grant and contract applications and funding agency guidelines and regulationsare followed. Advise faculty as to policies and procedures of thoseagencies as well as those of the state and University.
• Oversee the completion of institutional documentation and recordsrelated to compliance functions as they impact the portfolio and regulatory matters. Ensure that OGC systems and…