Director of Pre-Award Services

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Number

S435

Position Title

Director of Pre-Award Services

Class Title

Staff

Regular or Contingent II

Regular (PIN)

Desired Start Date

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Range

$85,000 -$92,000

Open Date

11/29/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

This position provides overall management and oversight of pre-ward services including seeking funding opportunities, faculty development, and overseeing proposal review and submissions and serving as the authorized organizational representative for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at Bowie State University. This individual is responsible for collaborating with campus administrators, academic units and external stakeholders to assist with proposal development and submissions and to ensure compliance with university and agency regulations. As the Institutional Authorized Representative, the incumbent is responsible for endorsing and submitting proposals; and as related to pre-award activities, will act as the certifying official for assurances, providing representation and expanded authority as required by Federal and State statues, as well as executing sponsored activities documents to bind the Institution contractually. This position serves as the point of contact and liaison for sponsored agency officials, University administrators, and faculty and staff for pre-award administration activities. In collaboration with the AVP for Research and Grants and Contracts Manager, the Director is responsible for dispersing information (verbal, written and electronic), interpreting regulations, developing and implementing procedures, resolving problems, articulating funding activity projections, participating in long and short-range planning, and publishing data and reports relative to pre-award research activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelors degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years experience in leading grant administration, grant writing, development or a related field required. Senior level management experience preferred and experience in a university setting preferred. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with individuals from all areas of the academic community, the federal government, foundations, the corporate world, and others as appropriate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to prepare written documents that are clear concise and grammatically correct as well as spreadsheets for reporting and tracking purposes; ability to lead by example, and have a commitment to furthering the mission of Bowie State University. General knowledge of Federal regulations, guidelines, and practices.

Conditions of Employment

Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged but not required for eligible faculty and staff employed by Bowie State University. This protocol may be subject to change.

Other

This is a Non-Union Position.

BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

For best consideration please apply by December 29, 2022.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2418
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelors degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years experience in leading grant administration, grant writing, development or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have Senior level management experience experience in a university setting?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents