Director, Office of Sponsored and Student Research
4 weeks ago
The Director of the Office of Sponsored and Student Research is a leader, collaborator, and central resource for faculty, senior administration, and staff seeking external funding for research, teaching, student service programs, and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Director is a knowledgeable, approachable, and flexible professional able to work with various people and perform under significant time pressure and rapidly changing priorities. As a research administrator with broad-ranging responsibilities, the Director oversees three faculty who manage the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and student research programs on a part-time basis.
Major Responsibilities:
- Grant/Fellowship/Contract Management Pre-Award:
- Submit 50+ proposals each year to more than 30 unique federal, state, and private funders.
- Guide and advise faculty and staff in seeking grant and fellowship funding, including prospect research and sharing, project shaping, writing/editing, budgeting, and application submission. Lead program design, writing, budgeting, and proposal preparation for select opportunities.
- Marshal information packets through the GPAF internal review process prior to proposal submission.
- Develop and teach group grant writing information sessions for the campus community. Provide an overview of grant writing in student classes when requested.
- Work with the Assistant Controller to ensure that budgets are prepared following University policy, general accounting standards, the Uniform Guidance, and funder requirements.
- Coordinate with the Advancement Office when needed.
- Maintain database of grant activity and prepare FY and trends reports. Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in business, management, leadership, general studies, or in a specific academic discipline
- Five years of experience in research administration, grant management, and research ethics
- Grant writing and administration experience in a higher education setting
- Familiarity with federal, state, and private foundation funder programs and guidelines
- Experience preparing budgets and familiarity with common accounting practices
- Working knowledge of various principles, rules, and regulations, including the Uniform Guidance, Belmont Report/OHRP, and OLAW
- Familiarity with federal grant submission and administration systems (research.gov, grants.gov, HRSA EHB, PAMS, eRACommons/ASSIST, G5/G6, etc.)
- Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as good listening skills
- Familiarity with research ethics and IRB and/or IACUC principles and processes
- Project management experience and strong time management abilities
- Commitment to supporting student research
- Experience in program and event planning
Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with enough attention to detail to follow through accurately and completely
- Ability to critically assess situations, maintain attention to detail, solve problems/seek answers, work efficiently under stress, meet deadlines, and anticipate/adapt to frequently changing priorities
- Ability to cope with absolute and specific funder requirements within a broader context of ambiguity, inconsistency, and uncertainty
- Entrepreneurial/”can do” attitude and ability to encourage others while being realistic about risks and likelihood of success
- Facility adapting to others’ academic training, administrative perspectives, and thought processes
- Work both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to DEI and ability to work with a wide variety of people
- Patience to deal with administrivia and others’ anxiety
- Self-motivated to pursue professional development opportunities and stay current with trends and developments in research administration, research ethics, higher education, and philanthropy
- Timely responsiveness to emails and meeting requests, assistance with preparing budgets, and reviewing draft narratives
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment. To be considered for this position, you must upload:
- Cover letterResumeList of 2 professional referencesAnswer all application questions
Job LocationValparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular
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