Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
- Employer
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Location
- Nebraska, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 26, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts, Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Department
Office of Research & Creative Activity
Essential Functions
The Director of Sponsored Programs promotes and supports University of Nebraska Omaha ( UNO ) research and creative activity at all levels. The Director leads the Office of Sponsored Programs with responsibility for managing all aspects of sponsored programs, from proposal submission to award closeout and audit. They will act as an authorized official for UNO, signing research agreements and contracts, and all related financial reports. They will provide authoritative advice to staff, researchers, and administrators. They will be a member of the Office of Research and Creative Activity ( ORCA ) leadership team and will help to develop, refine, and implement institutional policies and procedures related to sponsored programs and ORCA .
The Director will play a leading role in designing and administering campus-wide training for administrative support staff, unit leaders, and interacting with project Principal Investigators to support research and creative activity.
The Director will adeptly and professionally represent UNO and will ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, and other applicable governing regulations concerning sponsored research.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience: Five or more years of experience in the pre- and post-award support of grants and contracts. Broad-based knowledge of various government agency ( NIH, NSF, DOD ) and corporate/foundation sponsored program requirements and practices. Specialty knowledge/track record in research proposal development and awards, with a previous supervisory role.
May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: Specialty designation of Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator, Certified Research Administrator, or Certified Financial Research Administrator is desired, but will allow on-the-job certification. Financial preparation experience in a higher education setting. Knowledge of legal requirements and ability to learn and represent institutional policies related to research and creative activity. Knowledge of contract terms and conditions with experience preparing and delivering training programs. May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022-00410
Open Date
09/30/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 10/28/2022. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/ EEO / ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Department
Office of Research & Creative Activity
Essential Functions
The Director of Sponsored Programs promotes and supports University of Nebraska Omaha ( UNO ) research and creative activity at all levels. The Director leads the Office of Sponsored Programs with responsibility for managing all aspects of sponsored programs, from proposal submission to award closeout and audit. They will act as an authorized official for UNO, signing research agreements and contracts, and all related financial reports. They will provide authoritative advice to staff, researchers, and administrators. They will be a member of the Office of Research and Creative Activity ( ORCA ) leadership team and will help to develop, refine, and implement institutional policies and procedures related to sponsored programs and ORCA .
The Director will play a leading role in designing and administering campus-wide training for administrative support staff, unit leaders, and interacting with project Principal Investigators to support research and creative activity.
The Director will adeptly and professionally represent UNO and will ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, and other applicable governing regulations concerning sponsored research.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience: Five or more years of experience in the pre- and post-award support of grants and contracts. Broad-based knowledge of various government agency ( NIH, NSF, DOD ) and corporate/foundation sponsored program requirements and practices. Specialty knowledge/track record in research proposal development and awards, with a previous supervisory role.
May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: Specialty designation of Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator, Certified Research Administrator, or Certified Financial Research Administrator is desired, but will allow on-the-job certification. Financial preparation experience in a higher education setting. Knowledge of legal requirements and ability to learn and represent institutional policies related to research and creative activity. Knowledge of contract terms and conditions with experience preparing and delivering training programs. May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022-00410
Open Date
09/30/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 10/28/2022. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/ EEO / ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
- * Do you have at least 5 years of experience in the pre and
post award support of grants and contracts?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have broad-based knowledge of various government
agency (NIH, NSF, DOD) and corporate/foundation sponsored program
requirements and practices?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have specialty knowledge/track record in research
proposal development and awards?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you previously held a supervisory role?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
Company
UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university — a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves the lives of those on a local, regional, national, and international level.
UNO is dedicated to the city and state in our name. No fences or barriers separate students from the opportunities offered by the greater Omaha area. We address real issues, providing relevant learning opportunities that uniquely prepare our graduates as professionals and active members of their community.
UNO is located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, its roads winding through city parks and thriving neighborhoods, creating an extraordinary connection that few universities have achieved. The city itself has truly become a part of the UNO campus.
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