Director, Contracts & Grants Department​/Institute

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Director, Contracts & Grants for a Department/Institute to join 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 goals and objectives. Participates in strategic planning. Determines and enforces 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, a functional area (department OR major function within a school or campus 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 senior professionals rely on expertise and advice to make financial, personnel, and significant strategic decisions.

Significant authority to act on behalf of upper level senior professionals as needed.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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

• Provide direction to institute/center/department by assuring that proposals and awards are in compliance with federal, state, agency and institutional policies.
• Direct the authorization and transmittal of all proposals and negotiates complex agreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contract and grant functions for business unit and staff members. Collaborate with management in order to ensure the deliverance of high quality service.
• Provide direction and leadership for operational aspects of contracts and grant management business operation matters and policy development and implementation.
• Provide expertise in strategic planning, organizational and management analysis, and grants and contracts management for the unit. 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 are in compliance and eligibility information is defined within proposals.
• Oversee all documentation for the department and the sub awards. Identify and gain approvals for invention statement and publications have been completed in ERA commons.
• Identify issues and independently resolve and assist others in issue 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 regulations are followed. Advise faculty as to policies and procedures of those agencies as well as those of the state and University.
• Oversee the completion of institutional documentation and records related to compliance functions as they impact the portfolio and regulatory matters. Ensure that OGC systems and processes capture sufficient data and support or complement the compliance program.
• Oversee the provision of information regarding research funding opportunities to faculty members. Assist faculty in administering and maximizing funds available to conduct research.
• Review and approve reports including financial reporting and grant applications. Ensure financial reporting to internal and external recipients is accurate and reconciles with records. Responsible for effort reporting and cost sharing decisions related to administration and development within the unit.
• Maintain…