Senior Programs Administrator; Contracts, Proposals & Awards

Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator (Contracts, Proposals & Awards)

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator (Contracts, Proposals & Awards)

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department Research & Sponsored Programs

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN8

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $49,120 – $57,364, commensurate with experience.
Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

Oversight of subawards, subcontracts, consultant contracts and amendments, proposal preparation, and administration of awards. Provide guidance to Sponsored Programs Administrator.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Sub-Recipient/Contractor Administration
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Manage the coordination and administration of outgoing subaward, subcontracts, and consulting agreements and their respective amendments that are issued to subrecipients under prime federal or non-federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for NEOMED following university, agency, and federal, state, local, and industry compliance requirements. Manage the assessment, development, issuance, negotiation, and execution process in conjunction with Sponsored Programs management and University General Counsel.

Update template agreements as regulations change. Compile and review all required documentation and information to create the subaward or consulting agreements and respective amendments including subrecipient prequalification, monitoring, fund reservation (in coordination with Grants Accounting) and mandatory federal filing/reporting under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act ( FFATA ). Work with NEOMED’s principal investigator (PI) to verify that each subaward supports the proposed scope of work.

Proactively and independently identify and resolve complex questions or issues as…