Senior Award Administrator

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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Award Administrator - Boca Raton, FL.
The Senior Award Administrator reports to the Assistant Director, Award Management services in the Office of Sponsored Programs and works closely with the Director of Sponsored Programs.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Serving as a team leader in Award Management services and mentors other Award Administrators.
• Assisting in the day-to-day coordination and management of assigned post-award functions in the Office of Sponsored Programs as related to the administration of federal, state, and local government, not-for-profit and commercial grants and contracts.
• Assisting and advises faculty, researchers, and staff with the management of sponsored awards by facilitating approval requests including changes to SOWs, budget revisions, NCEs, and change in key personnel.
• Managing the transfer of awards from other institutions to FAU for new faculty, and transfer of awards to other institutions when faculty leave FAU.
• Facilitating the compliance requirements for sponsored projects by ensuring appropriate compliance approvals are in place prior to the establishment of a Workday account and monitors compliance requirements throughout the duration of the project.
• Serving as the Senior Award Administrator for assigned colleges and/or units.
• Serving as liaison between principal investigators, university units, funding sources and regulatory agencies and the Division of Research. Assists the Assistant VP for Research, Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, colleagues and university departments in the administration of sponsored projects.
• Advising and trains faculty and staff in using FAU's Research Administration System - Novelution.
• Assisting in troubleshooting Novelution issues and provides feedback to the Director and Assistant Director.
• Providing training to faculty and staff on topics related to Sponsored Programs policies and procedures, OSP operations, Novelution system, etc.
• Utilizing knowledge of federal, state and SUS regulations governing the management of grants and contracts.
• Exercising independent judgment in following established procedures where alternatives are limited.
• Representing university at regional and national meetings.
• Performing other job related duties and carries out other responsibilities as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.
Salary:
$67,000 - $74,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department:
Sponsored Programs Award Services
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2024-01-07
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711