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Director of Sponsored Programs

Employer
Fort Lewis College
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 6, 2022
(Remote Work Option Available) Position Summary

Fort Lewis College (FLC) seeks a Director of Sponsored Programs who can continue to grow the college's external funding portfolio. The role provides leadership for pursuit of grants and administration sponsored programs (pre- and post-award support) in alignment with FLC’s mission of putting the students at the center of everything we do. Additionally, the Director will take a strategic approach to institutional efforts to obtain external funding through grants, contracts, and other sources building upon the unique assets of FLC. The Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) ensuring compliance with all federal requirements and costing principles, state regulations, grantor restrictions, and college fiscal policies.

The Director oversees all aspects of proposal administration, sponsored program agreements, and contract negotiation with external agencies. The position assists senior administrators and principal investigators with issues related to externally sponsored research activities and affiliated contractual requirements and guides more complex institution wide grants. The position supervises two direct reports in the OSP. Effective communication skills are critical in this position to promote a facilitative environment and functional office culture.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
  • Proven ability to interact effectively with Office of Sponsored Programs' stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, governmental agencies, and other prospective funding sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in successfully developing complex federal proposals.
  • Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Service orientation
  • High degree of organizational and project management skills
  • Understanding of rules governing grants with an understanding of how to flexible navigate complex systems to serve students
  • Entrepreneurial mentality
  • Commitment to the mission of Fort Lewis College
  • Understanding of grant budgets
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or equivalent
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Experience managing a small office
  • Preference for in-person working with the option for remote work
Major Responsibilities
  • Design, lead and oversee the execution of a college-wide public and private grants program in keeping with the needs, priorities, and competencies of the institution and its faculty and staff. Efforts range from finding grant sources and informing appropriate individuals; assisting with and overseeing the development and writing processes; and assisting with final grant production, presentation, and achievement.
  • Evaluate and interpret funding opportunities and requests for proposals from government agencies and foundations to determine appropriateness for the college; evaluate and recommend how best to respond.
  • Continually review and update information pertaining to changes in federal regulations, specific agency requirements, and procedures for administration of funded awards
  • Provide oversight and support in grant and sponsored program activities to include contract and subcontract preparation, negotiation, and recommendation for acceptance
  • Work with the key academic leadership (provost, deans, and chairs) to establish ways to support logical pursuit of funding opportunities consistent with Fort Lewis College strengths and promotion and tenure expectations
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
  • Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
  • Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
  • Ability to work in a confined area.
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time .
Compensation

The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $96,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:
  • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
    • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

dsp-search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by April 24, 2022, will receive full consideration.

The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts,

and pass a background check.

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