Florida Atlantic University
Location
Boca Raton, FL | United States
Job description
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate Director, Research Administration - Boca Raton, FL.
Under minimal supervision, the Associate Director of Research Administration leads and oversees the planning, compliance, and day to day operations of the College of Medicine’s pre- and post-award sponsored research. The Associate Director is expected to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions for investigators conducting basic and clinical research from a range of funding sources including private foundations and state, local, and federal government funding agencies, interacting with COM leadership, faculty and staff to facilitate planning, execution, and administration for grant-related initiatives. The Associate Director works closely with faculty and research staff to apply for and manage grants received by the College. This position may include special projects related to strategic and financial planning for research funding growth and tracking and reporting of sponsored research metrics, process improvement, technology solutions, and policy creation.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Provide day to day leadership for the pre- and post-award grants management team including training, task assignments, monitoring performance expectations, and ensuring compliance
Evaluate research operations which may include performance metrics (e.g. KPIs, US News & World Reports), managerial and budget support, capital planning and process improvement.
Serve as Budget Manager and provide review for all proposals routing through the College of Medicine
Pre- and post-award management of a higher-complexity research portfolio including proposal and budget development, award set up, maintenance, reporting and closeout
Provide guidance to College faculty during the proposal development process by interpreting sponsor guidelines, providing templates, and assisting with budget development
Coordinate with the Office for Sponsored Programs to ensure smooth proposal submissions and new award set-ups
Work with Research Accounting Office to ensure timely financial reporting and invoicing
Monitor spending on awards for compliance with federal, university, and sponsor regulations
Forecast expenses and provide regular financial reports to faculty
Process costing allocations, payroll and accounting adjustments, and budget amendments
Facilitate progress report submissions, no-cost extensions, and re-budget requests
Lead the development of complex, training, and/or other departmental proposals in coordination with faculty
Interpret university and sponsor policies and guidelines for faculty members and their research teams
Serve as direct contact for new faculty researchers and their teams, transferring grant awards and orienting them to college and university sponsored research processes
Research and distribute targeted funding opportunities for faculty researchers, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students
Oversee quarterly effort certification process and monitor completion status
Monitor federal and sponsored research related policies and communicate changes to researchers and their teams
Work as a liaison to College faculty to answer questions, research, analyze, and resolve problems on new, existing, or terminated grant-making initiatives
Track all sponsored research activity including submissions and awards and perform data monitoring functions
Provide metric reports and graphs to College and University leadership, as well as US News and World Report
Recommend and implement strategies for research funding growth and grants acquisition in partnership with COM leadership
Evaluate submission and funding rates to determine areas for development
Build multidisciplinary collaborations between researchers
Serve as liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Accounting, Research Integrity, FAU Foundation and other relevant offices within the University to improve processes, communicate college needs, and resolve issues
Maintain sponsored research shared resources, and implement process improvements and policy updates as needed
Develops, implements, and monitors sponsored research processes and resources to ensure timely and effective coordination and communication
Provide guidance to College leadership to ensure both technology resources and processes are streamlined, automated and efficiencies are continuously being assessed
Serves as a backup for other team members when needed, and performs other tasks and duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor
The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience; or Bachelor's degree rom an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six (6) years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$75,000 - $100,000 per yearCollege or Department:
College of MedicineLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., including some evenings and weekends as needed.Application Deadline:
2024-03-04Special Instructions to Applicant:
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