Assistant Director, SON Research Administration

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255 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 600223 SON Staff/Research Programs

Work Shift: UR
- Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 113

Compensation Range: $77,216.00 - $

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Serves as the administrative and financial deputy for the research mission of the School of Nursing. Responsibilities include oversight of research operations including resource allocation, financial management, grants and contracts administration and efficient flow of daily research operations. Establishes policies, procedures and processes for all activities and implements and monitors strategic planning objectives.

• Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Research and principal investigators in the preparation of grant applications including budget development affecting the research mission and maintains liaison with the Office of Research and Project Administration, federal agencies and others. For funded awards, directs distribution of funds and is responsible for financial reporting.
• Assists in applying for renewal or supplemental grants for funding and in preparing progress reports.
• Monitors and coordinates all components of the research review process including core meetings, presentations, contract negotiations, site visits, and preparation of reports.
• Initiates and participates in meetings, confers with regulatory agencies and University administration.
• Develop and maintain detailed analysis of various statistical and financial information used for grant reporting at all levels (internal, external to medical center and university constituents and to local, state and federal agencies).
• Collaborates with counsel on the development and execution of sub-award contracts, as needed.

• In alignment with the research strategic plan for the SON, develop, defend, and monitor the current and long‑range operating and capital budgets of the research mission.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean for Research, develop, update and analyze the annual faculty workload budget by activity type.
• Develop, maintain and defend research productivity targets and metrics.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple constituents including external and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure integrity of all data including financial and other.
• Make recommendations and advise the Associate Dean for Research on cost containment or expansion opportunities.
• Develop and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the financial status compared to budget of operating accounts and externally and internally funded projects.
• Develop and analyze financial forecasts.

• Accountable for the integration of multiple sources of revenue including grants, contracts, endowments and gifts to maximize efficiencies with SON resources.
• Review and approve all research revenue and expense activity consistent with UR policies.
• Oversight of the account reconciliation process including balance sheet accounts.
• Make day‑to‑day interpretations and decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions.
• Plans and manages the operational and developmental resources and support for research activities within the Center for Research Support, including but not limited to personnel, space, supplies,…