Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
Job Summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Sponsored Programs to lead the contract activity for the Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford campuses. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for external sponsors, foundations, and other educational institutions for all administrative matters related to sponsored project agreements/contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the operations of the Contract team, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure contract deadlines are met.
  • Interpret applicable federal rules and regulations, state laws, and regulations regarding project implementation and compliance.
  • Oversee Pre-Award and non-financial Post-Award processes, including contract review and sponsor-required approvals throughout the sponsored project lifecycle.
  • Resolve conflicts for complex research-related issues by proposing and implementing solutions in consultation with administrative entities.
  • Collect metrics and create reports on topics impacting contract execution rates and compliance issues.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored program administration
  • Project and personnel management experience required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Certification as active Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or comparable certificate preferred
  • Broad knowledge of and familiarity with UIC departments and research institutes and policies preferred

About the University of Illinois Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago is a Carnegie RU/VH research institution and the largest university in Chicago. We serve over 34,000 students and are designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

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