Team Lead, Award Acceptance, Setup and Subawards

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Advertising/Posting Title Team Lead, Award Acceptance, Setup and Outgoing Subawards

Posting Summary

The Team Lead will oversee and provide leadership in facilitating complex administrative/business operations for award acceptance, setup and outgoing subaward components of Sponsored Project Administration. Influence and support University organizational processes and goals in the area of sponsored projects compliance, award, outgoing subaward and other research agreement review, negotiation and processing, including setup in relevant electronic systems. Independently provide administrative and functional supervision for award acceptance and outgoing subaward staff members.

Lead and implement continuous improvement activities; streamline processes, oversee the development of tools and documentation of procedures in the area of responsibility. Provide on-boarding and training for the team members, SPA staff, academic unit personnel, including Principal Investigators and research staff. Serve as liaison to internal and external constituents on complex internal/external policy, procedural and process information pertaining to the area of responsibility.

Oversee the negotiation of a portfolio of complex sponsored agreements in compliance with applicable sponsor requirements, federal regulations, and University policies. Partner with SPA leaders to promote the environment of collaboration, customer focus and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree and six years of government, non-profit, or higher education experience or equivalent.

Knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and the Federal Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, as they relate to sponsored project activity.

Experience in complex research administration, grant and contract negotiation required.

Significant knowledge and experience in the review, negotiation and acceptance of large, complex sponsored research agreements with implications for financial, regulatory and compliance oversight.

Ability to work effectively with multiple priorities in a high-volume environment within tight timelines and deadline pressure.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Analytical skills and effective presentation skills.

Considerable critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Evidence of leadership and ability to evaluate and direct the work of others, with a commitment to mentoring, coaching, and developing a team.

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.

Designation as a certified research administrator or certified pre-award research administrator.

Familiarity with and working knowledge of research management systems.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $90,000 - $93,000

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