DIRECTOR OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS

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　　DIRECTOR OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS

　　Salary

　　$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Natchitoches, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　999654

　　Department

　　Northwestern State University

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　Northwestern State University Office of Business Affairs seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Director of Sponsored Programs.THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY.

　　Review of applications will begin immediately.

　　To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and complete contact information for three professionals references to:[email protected]

　　Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

　　The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

　　NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

　　It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

　　In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

　　The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

　　Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

　　Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected] . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

　　In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected] . Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected] . Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

　　*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to

　　[email protected].

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum:

　　A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

　　Experience with electronic research administration tools (online databases, Fastlane and other submission facilities, Internet resources, spreadsheets, complex databases, and website development)

　　Broad experience in grants and contracts administration, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

　　Demonstrated success in the full range of pre-and post-award non-financial activities, including experience working with investigators across academic disciplines.

　　Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/projects and maintaining records.

　　Proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

　　Preferred:

　　Ideal candidates will hold or pursue a Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-­award Research Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial research Administrator (CFRA) certification.

　　Experience in operating Ellucian/Banner knowledge is preferred.

　　Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and critical analyses abilities.

　　Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

　　Ability to work independently with little direction.

　　Willingness to participate in professional organizations, including session presentations and workshops.

　　Exceptional ability to coordinate with administrators, principal investigators, and other university stakeholders.

　　Job Concepts

　　Responsible for providing vision, leadership and comprehensive management and oversight of the pursuit and implementation of sponsored programs successfully to support the mission and strategic priorities of the University related to the external funding.

　　Oversees the activities related to grants and contracts, establishes and directs processes to ensure compliance with state, federal, and private funding agencies and university policy and regulations.

　　Provides effective leadership, direction, supervision, training, and mentorship to grant personnel.

　　Monitors and maintains Electronic Research Administration systems as authorized institutional representative for all institutional registrations, user management, proposal submissions, and financial and programmatic reporting.

　　Monitors and maintains the university's registration with the US System of Award Management (SAM) for annual renewals and user updates to support all federal funding requirements.

　　Oversees the creating and maintaining Institutional policies and procedures related to sponsored programs.

　　Maintain knowledge of federal and other sponsor regulations governing grant and contract administration, including Office of Management & Budget Circulars and Federal Acquisition Regulations. General knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies relating to the protection of human subjects, animal welfare, intellectual property, conflict of interest, cost-accounting standards, and other compliance related activities.

　　Responsible for the oversight of developing and stewarding relevant innovative technologies and practices institution wide as related to external funding.

　　Supports the activities of the committees for the protection of research subjects, patents and copyright, hazardous materials, internal seed/mini-grant programs, and other campus-wide groups as required.

　　Supervises the preparation of Sponsored Programs publications and announcements.

　　Performs other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Office.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

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