Director, Sponsored Programs Accounting, Financial Compliance and Post-Award Administration
Job Description
Operating Title
Director, Sponsored Programs Accounting, Financial Compliance and Post-Award AdministrationCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Sponsored Programs AdministrationSummary of Position
Demonstrating initiative and independent judgment, the Director, Sponsored Programs Accounting, Financial Compliance and Post- Award Administration (AFC) is responsible for leading and overseeing all post award activities across the university system. The Director will serve in a leadership capacity for internal and external constituents involved in USNH sponsored programs and will develop and drive a robust infrastructure that supports the USNH’s research, innovation, economic engagement, and outreach mission. The Director will foster a strong culture of service, support, professionalism, accountability and compliance within the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration. Duties also include proactive outreach to faculty, facilitating financial compliance and post award services. The Director works in partnership with other administrators and faculty members and collaborates and coordinates with the Pre-Award Office, and other offices within REEO, to facilitate a seamless approach to management of sponsored program awards.
Posting Number
PS4967FY25Other minimum qualifications
- Master’s Degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in grants and contracts administration in a university, hospital, or non-profit research setting. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements notes.
- Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and the Federal Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (2C.F.R. Part 200), as they relate to sponsored program activity
- Ability to provide subject matter expertise in research accounting, research financials & budgeting, post award management, state and federal regulations relating to all campuses.
- Demonstrated capacity to address complex issues and to negotiate positive resolutions.
- Knowledge of a complex regulatory environment, especially federal grant and contracts, and research oversight requirements.
- Knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and other funding regulations.
- Strong customer service orientation and an ability to maintain a harmonious and effective working relationship with supervisor, direct reports, faculty, University/public officials, and students. ·
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to working with faculty, including the ability to explain grant and contract terms and conditions.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to address complex issues independently and to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Efficient work habits, strong organizational skills, and a superior attention to detail.
- Knowledge of assessment and data collection for comparative purposes.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or similar credential
• Experience in institutional process, policy, and procedure development.
• Ability to coach for change
• Experience in institutional process, policy, and procedure development.
• Ability to coach for change
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63935Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
32EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
11/06/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
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None applicableDuty/Responsibility
Strategic Direction and Oversight:
1.Support the mission and strategic objectives of REEO by leading the post-award administration of sponsored programs awards, i.e., Accounting and Financial Compliance (AFC) and the Support Team for the Administration of Research (STAR).
2. Provide leadership to SPA post-award personnel and promote a service culture that supports the research enterprise across the system.
3. Direct all aspects of the management and operations of the AFC and STAR including hiring, training, and ensuring professional development of staff.
4. Determine policies, procedures, training, and outreach appropriate to support post-award activities.
5. Determine policies and procedures related to the post award administration of sponsored programs, working with stakeholders as needed.
6. Liaise with the Director, Pre-Award to ensure appropriate pre-award policies and processes that ensure smooth post-award administration are in place
1.Support the mission and strategic objectives of REEO by leading the post-award administration of sponsored programs awards, i.e., Accounting and Financial Compliance (AFC) and the Support Team for the Administration of Research (STAR).
2. Provide leadership to SPA post-award personnel and promote a service culture that supports the research enterprise across the system.
3. Direct all aspects of the management and operations of the AFC and STAR including hiring, training, and ensuring professional development of staff.
4. Determine policies, procedures, training, and outreach appropriate to support post-award activities.
5. Determine policies and procedures related to the post award administration of sponsored programs, working with stakeholders as needed.
6. Liaise with the Director, Pre-Award to ensure appropriate pre-award policies and processes that ensure smooth post-award administration are in place
Duty/Responsibility
Sponsored Programs Administration and Regulatory:
1. Responsible for leading the integrations of accounting and financial compliance and the support team for the administration of research (STAR).
2. Responsible for Uniform Guidance and other research financial policy development and dissemination
3. Evaluates research financial organizational structures and business processes and make recommendations or changes as needed to ensure consistent delivery of services.
4. Updates and draft policies and determines training and education needs in conjunction with Associate Directors for grant and contract administrators.
5. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of direct reports.
6. Contribute to further development of internal systems/procedures.
7. Educate the campus research community regarding all applicable policies and procedures;
8. Monitor developments and trends in federal and state agencies as they impact funding regulations, polices or guidelines and disperse information interpreting regarding these trends.
9. Determine monthly and annual tracking metrics for reporting to leadership.
10. Assist the AVP with planning and introduction of new initiatives; policy updates and changes.
11. Meet regularly with the AVP and provide a status report of pending projects, staff issues and challenges.
12. Other projects as assigned.
1. Responsible for leading the integrations of accounting and financial compliance and the support team for the administration of research (STAR).
2. Responsible for Uniform Guidance and other research financial policy development and dissemination
3. Evaluates research financial organizational structures and business processes and make recommendations or changes as needed to ensure consistent delivery of services.
4. Updates and draft policies and determines training and education needs in conjunction with Associate Directors for grant and contract administrators.
5. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of direct reports.
6. Contribute to further development of internal systems/procedures.
7. Educate the campus research community regarding all applicable policies and procedures;
8. Monitor developments and trends in federal and state agencies as they impact funding regulations, polices or guidelines and disperse information interpreting regarding these trends.
9. Determine monthly and annual tracking metrics for reporting to leadership.
10. Assist the AVP with planning and introduction of new initiatives; policy updates and changes.
11. Meet regularly with the AVP and provide a status report of pending projects, staff issues and challenges.
12. Other projects as assigned.
Duty/Responsibility
Subject Matter Expert:
1. Serve as a lead subject matter expert to faculty and staff regarding AFC processes and sponsor requirements.
2. Provides professional sponsored programs guidance to the research community as well as sponsored programs administration staff.
3. Plan and execute appropriate communications to faculty, sponsored programs staff, and administrators regarding post-award administration of grants.
4. Actively participate and contribute to the Research Operations Team Meetings
1. Serve as a lead subject matter expert to faculty and staff regarding AFC processes and sponsor requirements.
2. Provides professional sponsored programs guidance to the research community as well as sponsored programs administration staff.
3. Plan and execute appropriate communications to faculty, sponsored programs staff, and administrators regarding post-award administration of grants.
4. Actively participate and contribute to the Research Operations Team Meetings
Duty/Responsibility
Outreach & Engagement:
1. Build partnerships with other offices and campuses to communicate, implement and train on policies,
procedures, regulations, new systems, and other initiatives.
2. Engage in outreach activities such as developing, implementing, and coordinating training programs for staff and faculty on topics related to sponsored programs.
1. Build partnerships with other offices and campuses to communicate, implement and train on policies,
procedures, regulations, new systems, and other initiatives.
2. Engage in outreach activities such as developing, implementing, and coordinating training programs for staff and faculty on topics related to sponsored programs.
Duty/Responsibility
Continuous Improvement and Training:
1. Partners with Director, and other Research Administration leaders to develop and present information and training sessions on post-award policies and procedures and award management techniques.
2. Establishes operating procedures to increase consistent practices and achieve a reputation of predictable, client-facing, excellent service to client investigators and staff.
3. Responsible for Continuous Improvement of all SPA Processes, Policies & Procedures.
4. Performs other duties/projects as required
1. Partners with Director, and other Research Administration leaders to develop and present information and training sessions on post-award policies and procedures and award management techniques.
2. Establishes operating procedures to increase consistent practices and achieve a reputation of predictable, client-facing, excellent service to client investigators and staff.
3. Responsible for Continuous Improvement of all SPA Processes, Policies & Procedures.
4. Performs other duties/projects as required
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