Assistant Director Sponsored Programs BS9711

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Michelle German, michelle.german@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$62,400 - $93,000 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Provide POST-AWARD sponsored programs leadership to OSU Ag faculty and staff, including, but not limited to contract negotiation and administration, regulatory compliance and fiscal management.  
•    Maintain a thorough knowledge of regulations applicable to sponsored programs administration – federal, state and private. This includes OMB Uniform Guidance Requirements; Cost Accounting Standards; Audit Requirements for Federal, State , and Private Awards; and FAR and the State of Oklahoma purchasing policies. Also maintain a thorough knowledge of University policies concerning sponsored programs, intellectual property, compliance and other related issues. These regulations are revised frequently.
•    Manage the fiscal and contractual administration of sponsored projects, including the determination of allowability of costs, the application of the appropriate regulations and policies, the invoicing and collection of revenue, the documenting and reporting of cost share, and the calculation of earned and waived F&A costs.
•    Assist Director in training and professional development of post-award and Finance team staff, and faculty
•    Review, analyze and negotiate award documents.
•    Develop, negotiate, establish and monitor subcontracts under prime externally sponsored projects.
•    Manage complex, long-term grant projects as necessary.

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education. The Division comprises the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, visit: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Business, Finance, Research Administration, Agriculture, or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 5 years of experience in research administration

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Detail oriented and able to simultaneously manage complex projects independently
Effective negotiating and decision-making skills
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality and accuracy even under pressure
Highly thorough and dependable
Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified Research Administrator, Certified Financial Research Administrator, or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator preferred.

Working Conditions

This is an exempt position (which indicates that the position is exempt from overtime pay/comp or personal time accrual). Regular office hours are M-F; 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 p.m. According to OSU policy, a 40-hour workweek is considered minimal for exempt staff and you are expected to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week when the work load requires additional hours (to include some early mornings, evenings and/or weekends) Requires limited travel with occasional overnight stay. Travel budget provided.