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ATSU - Director of Research & Grants Administration (on-site, hybrid, or remote)

WFH Flexible•Kirksville, MO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=204+-+216+W+Jefferson+St+Kirksville+MO+USA+63501)

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership Responsibilities

+ Serve as division deputy administrator under the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Sponsored Programs and a senior member of the RGSI leadership team.

+ Lead the administrative core and team within the RGSI division to advance R&G as well as R&D efforts across the university.

+ Lead/supervise division personnel responsible for data integrity, institutional review board compliance, and R&G central administrative functions.

+ Oversee fiscal/budgeting matters throughout the Division (Depts. 156, 158, 159, 162).

+ Analyze and complete R&G reports and surveys (e.g., internal reports to ATSU administration/BoT, external national R&D surveys, etc.).

+ Analyze, evaluate, and monitor the division’s key performance indicators and lead the development of the annual RGSI metric sheets/dashboards.

+ Oversee required reports to the Federal Office of Research Integrity and Federal-wide Assurance office.

+ Lead updates/upgrades to RGSI division-level policies and standard operating procedures.

+ Oversee incoming Federal notices (NGA email group), and serve as a responder.

+ Oversee/implement division-wide strategic planning and evaluation/tracking activities.

+ Develop/oversee University-wide compliance policies specific to the RGSI division, including Research Reinvestment, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Misconduct in Science, IRB Fees, Research Participant Compensation, FCOI, Export Controls (pending), etc.

+ Oversee/manage IP and pre- and post-patent related activity, including patent annuity services.

+ Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration with the ATSU CFO, Finance Office, Purchasing, University officials, C&M, etc.

As the leader of the research and grants administrative core, this individual works alongside the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Senior Director of Sponsored Programs, Director of Research Support, Director of the A.T. Still Research Institute, Assistant VC of Osteopathic Research, and other division directors, assistant/associate directors, and support team members to streamline division-wide R&G administrative functions.

Other Functions

+ Problem-solve and respond to research and grant administration special projects (internal and external).

+ Serve on University research and related community-based committees.

+ Complete mandated NIH Human Subjects and Financial Conflict of Interest training, sign confidentiality/ non-disclosure forms, and complete all required ATSU employee-training programs.

+ Participate and represent ATSU in professional research and scholarly societies and associations (e.g., NCURA, SRA, NGMA, FDP, etc.).

+ Perform other relevant leadership and problem-solving duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

+ Master’s degree (in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related research field) is required.

+ Must have a demonstrated and proven track record of successfully managing R&G administrative/ accounting/compliance/regulatory systems.

+ Must have 5+ years of experience in research and grants administration and/or related research program management/oversight, preferably within a University setting.

+ Must have 5+ years of experience in operations leadership/management.

+ Must have 5+ years of experience in research and grants data mining and analytics.

Skills

+ Must have outstanding research and grants administration knowledge and budgeting skills, along with strong research contract development and negotiation skills.

+ Must be an analytical and critical thinker; with exceptional problem-solving skills that enable the University to maximize research/scholarly output and clinical trial opportunities.

+ Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills as well as human capital/systems management skills.

+ Must demonstrate exceptional deadline management/organizational skills.

+ Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access) and other relevant software/platforms.

+ Possess advanced proficiency in Google products, R&G Artificial Intelligence, and other digital platforms (gmail, calendar, groups, etc.).

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.