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Associate Director, Pre-Award Research Administration - Office of the Vice Provost for Research

Employer: Tufts University
Location: Medford, MA

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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DescriptionThe Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is responsible for pre-award administration of grants and contracts; supporting investigators in developing proposals and funding strategies for their research and scholarship; protection, management, and licensing of the University’s intellectual property; oversight of the use of human subjects and laboratory animals in research and teaching and the use of infectious agents and recombinant DNA; implementation of the University’s policies on conflict of interest in research and misconduct in research and scholarship; and working with other administrative offices to create an environment at the University that encourages and facilitates research. The OVPR assures that the services and resources provided by the units under its direction meet the needs of the research community and satisfies the requirements of laws and regulations that govern research, and protecting the University’s interests. This includes policy development, strategic planning, and oversight. The OVPR also works closely with the research leadership of the schools and Tufts Medical Center to promote cooperation, collaboration, and sharing of resources to maintain a positive working relationship between the schools and with the hospital. Additionally, the OVPR maintains close working relationships with faculty and department chairs in order to keep abreast of the needs and direction of research and to foster an environment of open communication and responsiveness.

The Pre-Award Research Administration Office within the OVPR provides central pre-award and non-fiscal post-award services.

Under minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, Associate Director, Pre-Award Research Administration provides expert support to faculty and staff and facilitates application process via proposal review, approval, and submission. S/he reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of sponsored project awards and is authorized to conduct final review, approval and sign agreements, grants, and contracts. This position furnishes advice, guidance and oversight of sponsored agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. S/he manages staff and provides guidance and mentors local research administrators. Duties also include proactive outreach to faculty, facilitating multidisciplinary collaborations between all three Tufts campuses, and non-financial post award services. S/he works in partnership with other administrators and faculty members and collaborates and coordinates with the Post-Award Research Administration Office, other offices within the OVPR, and Corporate and Foundation Relations to facilitate seamless approach to management of proposals and awards. The decisions of the Associate Director have a direct impact on the University and department as terms and conditions of the awarded funding legally bind the University, affect the researchers and faculty members, and influence the University compliance.

QualificationsBasic Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in grants and contracts administration in a university, hospital, or non-profit research setting.
Experience in managing compliance with federal government grants and contracts and ability to interpret and apply university and sponsor policies and procedures.
Proficiency with proposal review and electronic proposal submissions and demonstrated success and ability with contract negotiation.
Ability to analyze complex situations, identify workable solutions, and make appropriate determinations based on regulations and the particular policies, sensitivities, and needs of the Principal Investigators, departments and schools being impacted.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to maintain a productive and supportive research environment while providing mentoring and technical assistance to departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Good leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA).
Knowledge of award financial management.
Familiarity with Tufts systems and experience of working with Tufts research administration process.
Experience in institutional process, policy and procedure development.
Ability to coach for change.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Travel between Tufts’ three campuses is required at times. Non-standard work scheduled required on occasion based on deadlines. .

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Job: Administration
Organization: Office of the Vice Provost
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 9, 2019, 7:33:29 AM

Organization

Tufts University is a leader in American higher education – distinctive for its success as a moderately-sized teaching and research university. Our ‘university on a hill‘ is a collection of colleges and academic departments independently recognized for their public service in our local communities, across the country, and around the world.

Working at Tufts University
Across the university you’ll discover talented and committed members of our staff and faculty who share an enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Tufts. We are collectively bound by our pursuit of knowledge and truth, and driven by our common values and aspirations. The strength of these values is reflected in our willingness to look at problems from new perspectives and challenge the status quo.

T10 strategic initiatives
An organization’s priorities can tell you a great deal about the culture. The T10 Strategic Plan provides a window into how our values impact our work as a university and how we work with each other as people. The plan’s initiatives are deliberately ambitious and far reaching – including our Foundational Initiatives that address each employee’s stewardship of limited resources and our plan to engage with and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. These strategic commitments represent who we are and guide what we will become.

Our culture
At the heart of Tufts’ distinctive culture is a commitment to diversity of thought, openness, and the inclusion of people who represent differing experiences and points of view. Our staff, students and faculty represent over 100 countries of origin but with shared values that make us more alike than we are different.

What we value:

Making an impact – We seek out new innovative ways to improve the quality of life of individuals and societies around the world, and at home.

Personal worth – The individual human being must be at the heart of every interaction in which individual differences are understood, valued, and cultivated.

Mindful leadership – Leadership brings with it tremendous possibilities and equally important responsibilities. Our leadership is visible in our words and actions, and the impact we have on the lives of those we serve.

Community – Our connection to each other through learning, arts, culture, sports, and through making an impact, brings us together and enhances our collective well-being.

Progressive learning – Our preparation for complex challenges and changes requires a commitment to lifelong learning, a willingness to challenge accepted thinking, and a sense of urgency in implementing new practices.

What matters?
A university setting provides employees the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their colleagues, our global community, and their individual professional development. Staff, faculty and researchers embrace the responsibility, and privilege, that working at Tufts provides. While not every employee will have the opportunity to connect personally with the individuals who benefit from Tufts’ research and outreach initiatives, at the end of the day, we all understand just how much our day-to-day work matters.

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