Sr. Manager, Programs; Pre-Award Unit

Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award Unit)

Join to apply for the Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award Unit) role at University of Miami. The Sr. Manager directs and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division at the assigned facilities. The Senior Manager, Sponsored Programs operates with the goals of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposals, as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars.

The incumbent develops and implements policies and methods that further these goals.

• Identifies potential donors or sources of funding and plans outreach strategies.
• Participates in the development of grants applications and proposals.
• Schedules and oversees planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises sponsored programs staff members, and prepares performance reports.
• Negotiates contractual provisions with potential partners.
• Develops and provides reports or documentation needed to secure and maintain funding and grants.
• Ensures that grants and contracts adhere to organizational standards.
• Acts as department expert and primary point of contact on funding issues and disputes.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

• Supports proposal development and submission for large, complex, and highly diversified research portfolios within Dept. of Medicine totaling $40M+ annually.
• Oversees the submission of 40+ proposals annually from more than 20+ faculty and researchers and over 35+ sponsors, including federal, state, industry, foundation, and educational funding.
• Serves as primary point of contact for faculty and investigators; develops budgets and justifications; collaborates with department finance team on cost‑sharing, effort commitments, and resource planning.
• Coordinates preparation and review of all required proposal components, including abstracts, project descriptions, and specific aims; NIH Biosketches and other support documentation; facilities & resources descriptions; letters of support and institutional letters; and subrecipient documentation (e.g., SOWs, budgets, letters of intent).
• Interacts with various federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors.
• Manages complex submissions including multi‑PI, multi‑site, and multi‑project grants such as NIH U‑, P‑ and T‑series.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.  for additional information.

Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: A13
Seniority Level: Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Higher Education