Yale University · 12 hours ago
Director of Research Administration, Pre-Award, YSPH
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $174K/yr
8+ years expYale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Director of Research Administration for the Yale School of Public Health. This role involves leading a team responsible for managing the pre-award function, ensuring compliance and efficiency in proposal preparation and submission.
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Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the pre-award team to ensure the highest levels of customer service, quality, efficiency and staff satisfaction and engagement
Provide training, support and guidance to the pre-award unit and other personnel at the school that are involved with the management of grants and contracts. Lead the development and documentation of best practices, guidelines and standard operating procedures
Develop and use metrics to monitor workflow within the unit to ensure the timely and effective preparation and submission of proposals. Develop and manage evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of the pre and post award function at the School. Provide regular updates to the Associate Dean of Research and Lead Administrator regarding trends
Actively participate in the management of sponsored project administration for the School; establish, promote and monitor cross-functional teamwork between Pre- and Post-Award Teams
Provide expert-level support services to investigators and staff including, but not limited to, the development and management of externally sponsored applications and contracts. Keep investigators and department administrators informed of contract negotiation progress
Ensure that all required reports and other data are submitted accurately and on time, including monthly and annual reports, and other reports as requested by the Deans and administration. Serve as a member of the YSPH Office of Finance & Administration leadership team and participate with senior administration in the development of policies to promote grants and contracts which support the University's objective
Serve as a liaison to University personnel regarding grant and contract requirements and the exploration and development of best practices. Investigate non-routine issues impacting an investigators’ ability to fulfill grant/contract requirements, secure approvals; provide historical information to administrators and faculty in the pursuit of agency support for non-routine funding issues; via partnership with the Office of Sponsored Projects, resolve major problems with agency in matters regarding the submission, award, extension and reporting of complex grants and contracts
Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of externally sponsored research agreements and other complex agreements and serve as a resource to faculty, staff and administration units in the School
Work closely with other University personnel in the development and implementation of initiatives to support the growth and management of research activities including development of training initiatives to promote best practices at all levels of research administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Well-developed managerial, financial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills
High level strategic planning skills
Ability to anticipate and manage change in the business environment
Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance
Visionary with ability to influence, generate a strategic vision and influence others to achieve this vision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University and negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents
Ability to lead; sought after for direction, reassurance, counsel and advice
Proven experience in strategic leadership, grant administration, and organizational development
Ability to champion change, defend decisions based on an evaluation and to drive results in a work group, keeping team aware and ensuring incentive and interest
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment
Strong computer skills with an ability to effectively employ the MS Office suite, multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities
Preferred
5 years experience in research administration
Knowledge of federal, state and sponsor regulations, guidelines pertaining to contract and grant administration, electronic proposal systems
Company
Yale University
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