Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Jamie Childers, Jamie.

Childers

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$Salary

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

The Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration reports to the Vice President for Administration & Finance andserves as a key member of the finance team, overseeing the stewardship of government and private funding. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure transparency, comprehension,alignment and reporting for funding and oversee a collaborative processrequiredforaccurateanalysis, management, and oversight of the organization’sexternalfunding portfolio. This roleis responsible for supporting and advising cross-departmentally withthe research office,principle investigators, center directors and program staff to create a positive,accountability oriented, collaborative relationship.

• This position reports directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, but must provide assistance and support to the Vice President for Research and pre-award personnel.

• This position supervises three senior grant accountants, one program specialist and one administrative assistant.

• Participate in leadership meetings by providing the current grants management perspective in helping influence operational decisions.

• With other members of the leadership team, guide policies and practices to support a culture of excellence.

• Ensure staff are provided professional, courteous, and timely operational support and service.

• Bachelor's
  • A baccalaureatedegreein business, finance,accountingora related field.
• Minimum of 5yearsprogressive experience inhigher education or nonprofit industry with significant exposure to grant budgeting and reporting processes to government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and inspire others to more effective,creative and productive performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty,administrators and staff with acommitment to fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• A proven track recordof success in a complex operational setting.
• A history of ethical decision making.

• Graduate degree with additional certification, such as a CPA preferred.