Director, Office of Contracts and Grants
University of San Francisco

R0002377
USF Hilltop Campus


Job Title:
Director, Office of Contracts and Grants

Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco seeks an enterprising and resourceful person to serve as the Director of the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG). This office is charged with supporting USF's sponsored research, training, and service grants at the pre- and post-award stages.

This position reports directly to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, and will work closely with other offices in the University. OCG serves as a one-stop office for the processing and managing of all grants and contracts within a friendly and supportive environment. The Director supervises, trains and mentors OCG staff in pre- and post-award grants administration.

Full Job Description:

Essential Job Responsibilities

- The Director keeps up to date with federal regulations and legislation affecting grant awards.

- The Director supports externally-supported research and scholarly activities consistent with the priorities and Jesuit mission of the University.

- The Director supervises and manages OCG staff and maintains a collegial working environment.

-The Director works with the OCG staff to facilitate the development of multi-component proposals, including the development of complex budgets, review of agency guidelines, and submission of proposals and other required submissionmaterials.

-The Director works with the OCG staff to develop and conduct workshops and other training for University personnel to increase awareness of funding opportunities, proposal writing skills, and other tasks associated with the proper management of sponsored projects.

-The Director reviews awards, subcontractsand contracts to ensure University acceptance and compliance with the funding agencies' terms and conditions.

-The Director maintainssubcontract templates to ensure compliance with the terms of the original prime award.

-The Director oversees and approves post-award tasks such as no-cost extensions, reviewof required reports to funding agencies, budget revisions, and other necessary tasks.

-The Director establishes and maintains effective communications with grant program officers and program specialists at funding agencies.

-The Director manages an internal proposal routing and approval system to alert deans and other appropriate officials of proposals being submitted to ensure institutional support.

-The Director manages an internal proposal and award tracking system and master calendar for sponsored projects.

- The Director works with the OCG staff to ensure training of new and/or current business managers to become familiar with the grant budget and allowable and non-allowable expenses.

- The Director works collaboratively with the dean's offices, business managers, principal investigators, and related personnel/offices in the various schools and colleges to ensure effective institutional administration and support of grants.

-The Director works collaboratively with Corporate and Foundation Relations within the Office of Development, the University's Office of Accounting and Business Services and other relevant offices in order to support externally-funded projects at the University of San Francisco.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience managing grants or sponsored projects required; Master's degree preferred.
• Threeyears in themanagement role with demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage an office budget preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience in higher education is preferred, such as a university or research setting.
• Experience in pre- and post-award activity;
• Familiarity with research compliance and intellectual property administration;
• Knowledge of federal agency practices, regulations and policies; evidence of leadership success in comparable situations; and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Experience working with multiple grants at any given time;
• Ability to work with diverse people and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems are essential.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and accounting skills required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the willingness to reach out to various audiences.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter describing their interest in the position and commenting on their background in the context of the qualifications described above. The names of three references should be provided, with telephone numbers and email addresses. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until a selection is made.

The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic University founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University.

USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Director--Office-of-Contracts-and-Grants_R0002377.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.







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