Position Announcement

Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, this position is responsible for directing Sponsored Programs on campus, which includes scholarly, professional, and creative activities that DSU personnel conduct with support from external funding instruments including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements or other arrangements. This position manages the Sponsored Programs office, including management and facilitation of pre- and post-award review and compliance. Information about the office is online at https://academics.dixie.edu/sponsored-programs/.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sponsored Programs office, including personnel and both pre- and post-award review and compliance; assist in expanding the university's externally funded programs.
• Disseminate information about funding opportunities to faculty and staff on a regular basis; inform specific faculty and staff about opportunities in their areas of interest/expertise/research.
• Create and maintain systems (office website, areas of interest with associated personnel, etc.) for dissemination of information concerning external funding opportunities, application processes, compliance matters and other grants-related information.
• Collaborate with Business Services staff, campus departments, granting and government agencies and others to ensure compliance with all required guidelines.
• Actively collaborate with members of the campus community to remain engaged and aware of interests and funding needs; work in cooperation with faculty, administrators and staff to develop campus-wide awareness of and interest in externally funded sponsored program opportunities.
• Provide oversight of the administration of awarded grants and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, contractual terms, and other requirements of the externally funded activity.
• Review proposal packages for external funding to verify compliance with institutional policies, applicable laws and regulations, and certifications. Facilitate effective internal review of proposed submissions, recommend approval of institutional proposals to the administration, submit grant proposals to external funding agencies or organizations on behalf of the university, prepare and disseminate award notices, and maintain essential records and files relating to grants and contracts.
• Advise the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Budget Director on compliance with university policies, priorities and funding implications.
• Liaise with the Institutional Research Board (IRB) Compliance Administrator on ensuring compliance with regulations regarding human subjects, as necessary.
• Review all modification in awards, requests for extension and revisions in implementation schedules and negotiate with agency representatives concerning these issues; supervise the preparation of correspondence regarding grants and contracts; prepare and administer all sub-awards to partner institutions.
• Serve as the Institutional Authorized Organizational Representative for submitting and administering grants with federal agencies, such as NSF and NIH.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Three years' experience working with grants and/or sponsored programs required; higher education experience in an office of sponsored programs or working with higher education grants preferred.
• Experience in compliance management and a broad understanding of regulations relating to grants. Understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for grants management and sponsored research, including NSF, US Dept. of Education, NIH, NEA and NEH. Knowledge of OMB Circulars A-110 and A-21, as well as the "Super Circular" found in 2 CFR 200 "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards".
• Knowledge of and experience with Grants.gov, NSF FastLane, ERA Commons, Research.gov and other online proposal submission and reporting mechanisms
• Interpersonal effectiveness in working cooperatively with others to stimulate grant/contract submission and to handle people effectively while also assuring that all rules, guidelines and required processes are met
• Attention to detail with ability to assure all grant/contract requirements are met
• Strong financial, audit, interpersonal and computer skills
• Knowledge of grant administration procedures, including principles, practices, and methods of grant administration and compliance, including accounting for multiple funding streams

Supplemental Information

CONTRACT: Full-time (12-month) professional staff position. Annual salary of $55,000+, depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of August 2019. Excellent benefits package included (see https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Example of DSU Benefits" for more details).

Electronic Application Procedures: Application review begins July 11, 2019; position open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional reference letters electronically. Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. You will not be able to add to or edit your application once it has been submitted. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University is an open-enrollment institution committed to student access, affordability and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning.active life" and we seek faculty and staff committed to providing students with an active learning environment. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Dixie State currently has approximately 10,000 students and has been a fast growing Utah public institution of higher education over the last several years. We offer over 180 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit faculty and staff who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expressions.

DSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The President and employees of Dixie State University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, services, and employment with regard to race / ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and protected veteran's status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.