Senior Research Administration Manager - Education, Health & Human Sciences

Description

Senior Research Administration Manager

Administrative Management 1

Market range 13

Office of Research and Operations

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Position Description:

This position leads CEHHS' Office of Research and External Funding 's (OREF) pre-award activities, which includes implementation of pre-award strategies, policies, and procedures relative to the submission of successful proposals. The Senior Research Administration Manager oversees 2-3 staff; provides expert oversight of proposal budgets and compliance with UT and funding agency requirements; coordinates with the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development (ORIED), Division of Research Administration (DRA); oversees data reporting and analysis; facilitates strategies for proposal success; supports strategic planning in the area of research and external funding; collaborates with incoming tenure-track faculty on start-up budgets; and provides training and support to CEHHS staff, faculty, and Department Heads. This position requires a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of University fiscal policies and federal regulations related to externally funded (sponsored) research and excellent working knowledge of a myriad of funding agency-specific guidelines relative to sponsored research.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree

·       5 years of experience directly related to sponsored research, preferably within a university environment or in a corporate setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies, including experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored research.

·       Experience with grant and contract policies of state, federal, private, and non-profit funding agencies.

·       Supervisory or mentor/leadership experience.

·       Strong managerial skills, supervisory skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.

·       Superior critical analytical skills and keen attention to detail

·       Outstanding problem-solving and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with issues at all levels

·       Excellent negotiation skills

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality

·       Keen ability to extrapolate information across a broad base of programs

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills

·       Superior customer service, written and verbal skills

·       Detailed knowledge and comprehension of pre-award sponsored programs administration

·       Ability to multitask in a very fast-paced working environment

·       In-depth knowledge and application of Uniform Guidance, Federal Regulations, FAR clauses that regulate and affect sponsored programs administration; the ability to apply federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures effectively

·       Knowledge of electronic programs and processes from sponsoring agencies, such as Fastlane, grants.gov, e-commerce, NSPIRES, etc. As well, as computer proficiency with spreadsheet applications, work processing software, email, internet searches and database programs.

·       Proven ability to manage competing priorities, manage several complex projects simultaneously, and meet time sensitive deadlines.

·       Work experience and knowledge of university's SAP financial/HR system.

·       Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Master’s Degree

·       Certified Research Administrator

·       7 years of experience directly related to sponsored research, preferably within a university environment or in a corporate setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies, including experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored research.

Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Admin-Education, Health & Human Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Feb 15, 2024, 10:24:25 AM