Director of Research Administration (Contracts and Grants Leader), Neuroscience Administration

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides pre and post award support and leadership for a team of grant coordinators who provide support to the Departments of Neurology, Neurological Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and The Stark Neurosciences Research Institute.
• Partners with the Neuroscience Administration leadership, department Chairs, faculty and staff, finance, and human resources teams providing expertise as a research resource.

General Responsibilities

• Directs the pre- and post-awards function and operation of the organization.
• Aids in establishing the organization's mission and ensures that the actions and activities of the office staff support that mission.
• Advises the institution on matters relating to laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to fiscal management of contracts and grants.
• Develops and maintains standardized processes for the completion and review of proposals.
• Manages the review of grant and contract awards terms and conditions.
• Participates in negotiations and approves terms for acceptance to protect the organization and academic freedom of its faculty.
• Negotiates with federal grant and contracting officers to substantiate budget requests and to secure terms and conditions.
• Maintains compliance with all provisions of contracts, grants, and agreements.
• Manages staff, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training and mentoring, manages performance and determines staffing needs.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of related functional experience.
• 1 year of management experience.

Skills

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Builds and manages effective teams.
• Knowledge of applicable research regulations and guidelines.

Pay

Exempt

Schedule

Sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).