Sr Manager Sponsored Programs

About the role

The Office of the Executive Dean for Research (EDR) based in the Miller School of Medicine (MSOM), has an exciting opportunity for a Hybrid position for a Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs. Summary CORE JOB SUMMARY This role supports the research mission of the University of Miami, MSOM, and the goals of the Executive Dean for Research Office. Applicants must have relevant federal grant administration experience with federal sponsors such as: NIH, DOD, NSF, to be considered for this role. The Senior Manager, Sponsored Programs directs and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division at the assigned facilities. The Senior Manager, Sponsored Programs operates with the goals of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposal, as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars. Further, the incumbent develops and implements policies and methods that further these goals.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential donors or sources of funding and plans outreach strategies.
• Participates in the development of grants applications and proposals.
• Schedules and oversees planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises sponsored programs staff members, and prepares performance reports.
• Negotiates contractual provisions with potential partners.
• Develops and provides reports or documentation needed to secure and maintain funding and grants.
• Ensures that grants and contracts adhere to organizational standards.
• Acts as department expert and primary point of contact on funding issues and disputes.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal regulations related to research administration, including OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Oversee proposal submissions for an assigned portfolio of departments, faculty, and researchers to federal agencies, foundations, and industry sponsors.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop proposal budgets, review sponsor guidelines, and coordinate the collection of required documentation to meet sponsor and Office of Research Administration (ORA) deadlines.
• Oversee the submission of institutional training grants across the medical school, including NIH T3