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Title:
Director of Sponsored Research Administration
Reports To:
Senior Executive Director of Sponsored Research Administration and Finance
Position Summary:
Reporting to the senior executive director for sponsored research administration and finance, the director of sponsored research administration will provide overall oversight, leadership, compliance, and management for the sponsored research administration unit in the central Office of Research. In this capacity, the director exercises delegated authority and oversight on behalf of the University, for the review, approval, authorization and submission of compliant proposals to federal, private, corporate, industry, foundation and state governments and other entities. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of projects to accomplish strategic objectives individually and in collaboration with other leaders within the Office for Research and University.
Essential Functions:
Sponsored Research Proposals and Award Management:
Directs, supervises and manages proposal review, approval and submission, and award management.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with university policy, federal regulatory and audit requirements in the review, submission and
authorization for all proposals submitted for external funding on behalf of NJIT.
Oversees and delegates the submission of proposals for external funding.
Considers and implements measures to mitigate risk in the proposing and acceptance of awards, contracts and other agreements for sponsored research and projects.
Oversees the review, acceptance, and execution of all NJIT sponsored projects and research agreements relating to research funded by industries, foundations and governmental agencies.
Oversees the effective and efficient administration for funded sponsored research (e.g., award extensions, transfers, funding, personnel changes, etc.). This includes developing, coordinating, and maintaining systems and procedures that support the efficient tracking and management in a timely and compliant manner to support research with NJIT and sponsor expectations.
Training:
Participate in curriculum development and delivery of sponsored research administration training to Office of Research staff, university staff and faculty.
Lead ongoing service excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, including business process reviews, streamlining, and working with Office of Research leadership to strengthen support for the NJIT research community.
Compliance:
Ensures compliance and fiscal integrity of proposal submissions and awards.
Advises on complex award terms during proposal stage; strategizes and implements compliant solutions exercising sound judgment and professional discretion.
Reviews, approves, and authorizes proposal applications, award amendments and administrative correspondence to sponsors as appropriate and in consultation with office leadership.
University and Industry Service:
Stays informed of relevant changes in the sponsored research landscape such as, sponsor requirements, compliance requirements, regulatory requirements, and best practices through involvement in professional networks and training opportunities.
Represents the office as needed in various university forums. Serves as university subject-matter expert for training, escalation, advising on matters related to proposal management, award acceptance and administration.
Represents the Office of Research in industry associations, forums, and collaborations and works to make NJIT a recognized contributor and innovator in sponsored research.
Lead initiatives to improve processes and practices in relevant and impacted areas of sponsored research administration.
Participates in campus initiatives, such as system and business process implementations, and maintains systems to track and manage unit-specific activities in a timely and accurate manner.
Develops and maintains up-to-date…