Assistant Director of Post Award
About the role
The Assistant Director of Post-Award manages a team of professional staff responsible for administering pre-award and post-award activities related to grant and contract proposals/funding within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD).
Responsibilities
Leadership: Supervise and lead a team of post-award administrators, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
Mentorship and guidance: Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for the team.
Performance expectations: Set performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.
Implementation: Work with the Director of Post-Award to implement post-award policies and standard operating procedures, regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and best practices, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Support & Advocacy: Offer expertise and support to help navigate complex grant scenarios, review reporting for oversight and issue identification, advocate for the Division’s post-award needs, engage with funding agencies, and represent the Division’s interests.
Training Initiatives: Develop and deliver training programs on post-award processes, policies, and compliance requirements, stay informed about changes in regulations, and incorporate industry best practices into training modules.
Management: Manage employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive, and promotional increases.
Service & Communication: Ensure service and communication to Principal Investigators (PIs), provide standardized information, develop best practices, and keep all faculty and research staff informed of any new grant policies and changes.
Compliance: Plan for department/unit compliance with University, Divisional, and Department policies and procedures, and implement corrective actions for issues identified.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience: Extensive experience in research administration, with a focus on post-award management strongly preferred.
Competencies: Strong knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements related to sponsored research, previous experience in a leadership or managerial role, excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial management and reporting software, ability to work collaboratively, and commitment to the University of Chicago's mission and values.