Manager, Post Award - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
About the Job
Department: Sponsored Projects Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year; commensurate with experience.
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
October 1, 2024 (updated); position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your online application, please upload a resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the minimum requirements, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications. You will also be asked to enter the names and contact information of three professional references; candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.
The position is full-time and based out of Eugene, Oregon, however remote or hybrid work requests will be considered.
Department Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) promotes excellence in research at the University of Oregon. Research, both basic and applied, is fundamental to the mission of the University and is essential to Oregon’s economic and civic vitality. OVPRI is committed to enhancing these efforts by providing administrative and financial support for sponsored programs, including identification of funding opportunities, proposal submission, research compliance, and contracts and grant administration.
OVPRI supports interdisciplinary research centers and essential core facilities and emboldens innovation and economic development through strategic partnering and technology transfer initiatives. The UO has a long tradition of interdisciplinary research that continues through the production of new knowledge and innovative solutions to society’s grand challenges.
SPS works with the University community -- including principal investigators (PIs) and department grant administrators (DGAs), UO administrative officials, business managers and affiliated organizations such as the UO Foundation -- to provide services in both pre-award proposal preparation and clearance and in post-award grant and contract administration.
UO is making significant investment in its research capabilities and is anticipating that the research portfolio will grow significantly over the next five years. We are looking for a seasoned research administration professional to help us manage this growth while maintaining our high standards in operating research programs.
Position Summary
The Post-Award Manager reports to the Post-Award Associate Director of Sponsored Projects Services (SPS). The Manager will supervise, mentor and train the post-award Sponsored Projects Administrators (SPA) who perform critical post-award tasks across the lifespan of an extramurally-sponsored project, from inception by review and acceptance of awards, through the award's administration, financial reporting, billing and closeout.
Core responsibilities of the Post-Award Manager include day-to-day management of post-award teams including unit assignments and direct supervision of post-award administrators’ workload and quality. The Post-Award Manager will have some unit assignments and will act as a resource to post teams on questions needing management guidance including compliance issues, process questions, and Banner problems. The Post-Award Manager will evaluate and mentor post-award personnel and assist with the development and implementation of training as needed to ensure that work is conducted consistently and accurately across teams. The Post-Award Manager will assist the Post-Award Associate Director in drafting, revising, and updating written standard operating procedures for post-award functions and will provide post-award metrics and other reports as needed to Associate Director and/or Director. The Post-Award Manager will manage, lead and complete special projects and other duties as required by the Associate Director and/or Director.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Three years of experience in the field of sponsored program administration.
• Experience using federal rules and regulations, general cost accounting standards and administrative rules as applied to sponsored program administration.
• Three years of experience using an integrated fiscal accounting system.
Professional Competencies
• Project management and organizational skills.
• High-level attention to detail and follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to review, analyze, and update processes as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create an environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
• Direct supervision experience including: performance evaluations, taking disciplinary action, training, hiring and orientation.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience in a central sponsored projects office within higher education.
• Experience with COGNOS report writing.
• Experience in a team-based professional setting.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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