Post-Award Lead

Hiring Department

Sponsored Program Admin

Job Description

Join our team of Professional Research Administrators!

Sponsored Programs Administration seeks a Post-Award Lead to join our team. This position focuses on post-award grant/contract activities.
This position collaborates with the department leadership on the administration of grants awarded to the University, including providing analytical oversight, fulfilling compliance requirements, and performing post-award accounting for grants and contracts.
In this role, you will regularly:

• Supervise 2 Post-Award Analyst staff
• Manage workflow for a team responsible for post-award activities related to campus grants and contracts, including monitoring expenditures, effort verification, invoicing, preparation of financial and progress reports, data management and presentation of information, and regulatory compliance
• Apply compliance and fund accounting principles, maintain and utilize knowledge of internal, governmental and industry accounting standards in the analysis and preparation of daily, monthly, year-end transactions as well as periodic and recurring financial and programmatic audits.
• Interface/collaborate with principal investigators, departmental personnel, SPA staff, and funding agencies in successful management of sponsored projects
• Actively participate in professional opportunities related to research administration.

Top 4 Reasons to Work for the Sponsored Programs Administration:

1. We offer flexibility and support work-life balance.
2. We provide a comprehensive training plan so you have all the knowledge you need to be successful in your new role.
3. We promote professional development opportunities so you gain new skills and competencies to sharpen your professional edge.
4. Celebrate often so you can connect with your co¬ workers on issues other than just work!

Join our team! Apply today!

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $73,008 and $94,140. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Finance and Accounting Consultant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, and online application

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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