Associate Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

4 weeks ago

Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Simmons University Full time
Job Summary

The Associate Director of Research and Sponsored Programs is a key position within the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at Simmons University. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role oversees federal grant submission processes, provides support to faculty in locating sources of funding and preparing persuasive grant proposals, ensures regulatory compliance for the University, and oversees post-award processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in research administration, grant writing, and compliance, with excellent communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the University's primary point person for federal grants, research administration, and sponsored programs.
  • Support the development and implementation of a strategic vision for supporting faculty research, serving as an advisor and thought-partner to the Executive Director.
  • Provide guidance and support for faculty in identifying sources of external funding, including training and support for Pivot software.
  • Manage and oversee all compliance aspects of the federal pre-award process, including oversight of the internal approval process through InfoReady.
  • Serve as administrative co-chair of the External Funding Priorities Committee and coordinate the review of applicable proposals.
  • Serve as the institutional signatory; review and negotiate institutional agreements governing sponsored projects.
  • Oversee federal post-award processes and compliance, including approving expenses, submitting amendments and no-cost extensions, and assisting with and approving financial reports.
  • Manage all aspects of research compliance for the university, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies governing research involving human subjects and conflicts of interest; including overseeing Simmons University's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Responsible for the overall institutional compliance and registrations, as required for federal funding recipients.
  • Monitor developments and trends in federal and state agencies as they impact funding regulations, policies or guidelines.
  • As assigned and as bandwidth allows, design and implement research-related faculty professional development programs.
  • Create the Research at Simmons annual report, collaborating with other offices as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
  • Coordinate with University Communications, PIs, and other stakeholders to announce major successful awards on the Simmons website and on social media.
  • Contribute as needed to planning recognition events related to faculty scholarship.
  • Supervise full and/or part-time staff as assigned.

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