Sr. Assistant Director

Sr. Assistant Director, Pre-Award AdministrationThe Sr. Assistant Director, Pre-Award Administration will provide guidance to a broad spectrum of constituencies, advising faculty, administrators, department chairs, deans, and institutional leadership of compliance mandates, policy, federal initiatives, and funding opportunities. Externally this position will interact directly with the policy and program offices of more than 40 external sponsors. These contacts include representatives from federal agencies, institutions of higher education, foreign entities, corporations and foundations, state agencies and subcontractors.The Sr. Assistant Director, Pre-Award Administration is authorized to sign certifications and assurances on behalf of the institution; approve proposals; update certifications and assurances on behalf of the institution; and interpret sponsor guidelines and regulations. Mature independence to make decisions in consultation with the Associate Director, Pre-Award are key components. Mentor and may supervise students and/or other junior level staff. Manages workload with independence. Works more on policies and procedures relevant to OSP.Essential Functions:Pre-Award AdministrationProposal developmentProposal review and submissionsApprove University level certificationsJust In Time (JIT) management and submissionProposal trackingProgress report submission, as neededParticipate in training workshops and offering self-training documents that will assist researchers in finding funding for their projectsTraining & Policy DevelopmentParticipate in formal University Training Program, conduct training sessions with individual departments, assist in the development of up-to-date training manuals, enhance OSP website and attend off campus training conferences.Participate in Internal Policy and Procedures DevelopmentParticipate in various research committees (internal and external)Supervision of students/staffParticipate in Departmental Divisional staff meetings, as assignedManages student team members (pre-employment screening, interviews, scheduling, work assignments, etc.)All other duties as assignedRequirementsThis position requires the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and in a professional manner. This position must have the capacity to educate and train individuals with varying levels of experience in sponsored program administration. This position must be capable of managing multiple tasks and working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.Overall, the candidate for this position must exhibit the following:A thorough knowledge and high level of functional and technical competency of electronic research administration tools such as Grants.gov, Research.gov; eRA Commons; Fed Connect; (2Professional competence in interpreting Federal regulations, 2CFR200 and FAR;Confidence and competency in training departmental administrators;Functional and technical competency in university administrative and financial management tools including all the various modules of PeopleSoft, InfoEd, and e-recruit; andA host of other functional and technical competencies that frame the professional duties of a research administrator.Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:Tuition remission for EmployeesTuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirementsGenerous Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLow-Cost Life InsuranceEligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement PlansPaid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Sick and Vacation PayAdditional benefits can be found on employee handbookBoston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at nondiscrimination notice.