Associate Director, Post Award at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Associate Director, Post Award Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292135 About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job Summary Oversees the post award administration of sponsored programs awarded by federal, corporate, state, and municipal sources. Supervises assigned staff and provides leadership for the Post Award team including training and auditing, customer services work, process development and improvement, personnel development, fiscal management, and measurement/evaluation of team performance to support the mission and goals of KSU. Advises the Executive Director on financial regulations and internal processes impacting grants management. May also create monthly financial reports and statements, and analyzes expenditures for compliance with budget, policies, and guidelines; coordinates and approves the correction and adjustment of entries; reviews and approves entries and reconciles accounting information to the approved budget.Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manages and supervises post-award functions in the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration 2. Fosters a cohesive team that works collaboratively to achieve the unit¿s goals within the broader goals of the Office of Research 3. Oversees the recruitment, performance, mentoring, and training of team members 4. Directs and develops work process improvements to meet critical timelines, sponsor expectations, and reporting requirements 5. Leads important Sponsored Programs initiatives 6. Assists with the development and implementation of campus-level and business processes related to research administration, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs Administration, Office of Research leadership, and University stakeholders 7. Demonstrates leadership by providing oversight, guidance, and technical expertise on complex post-award sponsored project compliance matters 8. Serves on appropriate University committees as required 9. Advise, resolve problems and answer questions from faculty, staff, granting agencies, and auditors regarding compliance issues 10. Provides a high level of customer service to faculty, staff, and granting agencies via advisement and problem resolution. 11. Distributes information on process and policy changes impacting sponsored programs to university stakeholders. 12. Monitors reporting deadlines, project end dates, and expenditures for compliance with proposed budget, regulations, and sponsor policy.Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher educationRequired ExperienceSeven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the financial and administrative management and/or administration of externally sponsored activity within a university, a non-profit institution, or academic medical center setting with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Experience with applying and interpreting Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelinesPreferred Qualifications Additional Preferred QualificationsCertified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) strongly preferredPreferred Educational QualificationsAdvanced degree from an accredited institution of higher educationPreferred ExperienceThree (3) years of supervisory experience strongly preferredExperience with Cayuse a plusExperience using electronic grants management systemsExperience using project management software to organize workflow a plusProposed Salary The midpoint of the salary range is $126,900. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEStrong knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CRF 200) requiredSKILLSExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected]. Other Information This is a supervisory position.This position has financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.Background Check Credit ReportStandard Enhanced + EducationPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf