Grants/Contracts Director

Grants/Contracts Director

Job Summary

Directs and oversees all operations within a particular function of grants and contracts management. The Director identifies and fully understands key customer requirements and implements best practice tools, processes, and procedures to achieve exceptional customer service aligned with research goals. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and auditing functions of all services.

Develops and implements policies, programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to grants and contract functions. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.

Responsibilities
· Develops and implements customer service, staff management and financial objectives for assigned departments consistent with the University's goals and objectives.· Manages departments' budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory.· Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness. May carry out and implement logistic plans and procedures to ensure that internal university and external entities' needs are met.· Participates in the development and interpretation of department polices to ensure compliance with the University's policies and regulatory requirements. May authorize exceptions to department policy and procedures related to assigned departments. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations.· Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short and long-term goals.· Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service.· Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions.· Serves as part of the department management team.· Ensures competency of staff, determines departmental training needs, develops and presents educational programs and training as needed, mentors, coaches and oversees ongoing staff performance management.· Involved in hiring decisions for assigned unit and acts as a direct supervisor to staff.· May perform responsibilities as a Grants and Contracts Officer V.· Problems faced are both strategic and operational, and often complex without clear precedent.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree + four years of related experience or Bachelor's degree + eight years of related experience or 16 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Requisition Number: PRN39837B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00195 - College of Health-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $91,800 to $112,200
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171038


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