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Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

Employer
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Location
Arkansas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 10, 2023

Job Details


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Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a vibrant mid-sized public university dedicated to breaking the higher education mold by bringing truly transformative, hands-on experiences to every student. From high school seniors to senior professionals, first-generation students to second-chancers, our goal is to provide a high-quality, future-focused education that honors each student's unique, personal situations and goals. Our tiered approach to learning offers students access to more than 80-degree plans and programs including certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse population of Arkansas, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, and perspectives.

Located on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and situated in a region of lakes, Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and features a vast array of cultural activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment, including a thriving downtown entertainment district. Parks, trails, and water recreation are all within the city limits, and true outdoor enthusiasts will find the area’s lakes, streams, and mountains offer adventure only minutes away from campus. Fort Smith was recently named by Forbes as the number one city in America for the cost of living, and a top city in the nation for the highest-paying tech jobs. The city is within easy driving distance of Tulsa, Kansas City, Dallas, Little Rock, and Memphis.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university. Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and/or questions you should review before submitting your application. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (479) 788-7080.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 479-788-7080. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied.

Department:Academic Affairs

Department's Website:

Uafs.edu

Summary of Job Duties:The primary responsibility of the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs is to assist faculty and staff in the identification, development, preparation, and submission of public grants and contract proposals to various funding agencies; assist principal investigators in the development of budgets and budget narratives; provide editorial review of grant proposals; ensure implementation and compliance with all policies and procedures and sponsor requirements. This position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and is expected to provide high-level management oversight. The position reports to the Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution in a discipline appropriate for the position
  • Two years experience in grant administration activities
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree or 5-7 years demonstrated success in grant writing and/or administration
  • Experience managing a grants or special programs department or similar process, including personnel
  • Experience working at a higher education institution
  • Membership in one or more of the following professional associations: NCURA, SRAI, NGMA, NORDP, GPA
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • ​​Demonstrated success in grant and contracts preparation and administration
  • Experience with budget preparation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative s
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with PIs to establish uniform management tools, protocols, timelines, budgets, and processes for submission of applications.
  • Review all grant proposals and awards for compliance with sponsor, federal, state and university regulations and guidelines.
  • Develop, organize, and facilitate training programs on proposal writing and submission process for externally funded research.
  • Document and monitor the proposal lifecycle through regular communications with stakeholders and updates to appropriate databases.
  • Develop internal policies and procedures regarding research grants and contracts proposals and applications.
  • Work with PIs and budget director to conduct periodic reviews of awards, including monitoring spending trends and reviewing restricted budgets.
  • Manage institutional cost-sharing and other matching costs.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of grant opportunities with organizations such as the Department of Education, National Science Foundation, Health Resources and Services Administration, and National Institutes of Health, among others.
  • Foster relationships with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Arkansas EPSCoR, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, and other state colleges and universities to raise UAFS’s voice in state research infrastructure decisions.
  • Promote diversity in all areas by working with deans, associate deans, and chairs to identify funding opportunities that specifically target underrepresented groups.
  • Champion the work of those writing grants on campus and track submissions, awards, and impact made on campus through grant activity. This position will be called on to report on campus grant activity on a regular basis.
  • Work closely with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to ensure the most benefit to UAFS through private, corporate, and public grants.
Additional Information:

Working Relationships: Faculty, staff, administrators, business office personnel

List Employees Supervised: None

Special Job Dimensions: Work performed primarily in an office setting. May be required to work some evenings and weekends. Some travel to meetings and conferences may be required. Some aspects of the job may be performed remotely.

Salary Information:

$75,000-80,000/year

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Human Resources 479-788-7080

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:N/A

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Company

UAFS

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 6,000 students each semester. UAFS aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.

For more than 90 years, the university has been a mainstay of Fort Smith with a history as unique as each student who ever enrolled.

Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research opportunities, and transformational centers of intellectual and economic development, UAFS will advance its community and become an institution renowned for educating and inspiring the ambitious students who call it home.

 

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