Director of Sponsored Programs for the UT Institute of Agriculture
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Director of Sponsored Programs for the UT Institute of Agriculture (Knoxville, TN)Regular Full-time, Market Range MR15Overview and Mission: The UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides effective and efficient pre-award support for externally funded research, extension and teaching activities while also remaining compliant. The Director of UTIA OSP reports to and directly supports the Dean of UT AgResearch by providing vision and strategic direction to achieve the mission. This position will stay abreast of policies and procedures pertaining to research administration and ensure that information is provided to UTIA faculty, staff and administrators. The incumbent will assume overall responsibility for UTIA's proposal development and award negotiation for externally funded grants and contracts.The UTIA OSP provides individualized service in all aspects of proposal development and award negotiations for federal, state, and private funding. OSP helps ensure compliance with internal and external requirements within an atmosphere of professionalism and collaboration.Job Responsibilities: This is a full-time position providing overall leadership, direction, and management to optimize efficiency and productivity for UTIA's Office of Sponsored Programs. This position assigns and/or approves the assignment of work functions and analyzes the work structure to provide staff with the proper tools to manage their workload. Additionally, this position will inform, advise, and collaborate with the AgResearch Dean, other UTIA leadership and external partners to ensure alignment with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and mandates. Assessing the needs and developing policies and procedures to ensure and protect the interests of the Institute is also a responsibility of the Director. The Director has delegated authority to negotiate and accept sponsored contracts and grants and signature authority on proposals. The Director may also represent the AgResearch Dean at meetings and on committees, as appropriate. Working with other institutes and university offices to streamline processes that affect OSP and working with other UT System campus research offices on common policies, procedures, practices, and Electronic Research Administrations System development is necessary.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with five years of experience working in an office of sponsored programs administration in an academic, research institute, foundation, or national laboratory environmentExperience directly supervising full-time, professional employeesExperience in negotiating and administering various types of contracts, awards, grants, and other types of agreements with agencies such as USDA NIFA, NSF, USEPA, FFAR, DOE as well as private foundations
- CRA certification preferred
- Experience working in an academic institution with preference given to experience working in a Central Sponsored Programs Office
- Experience as Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)
- Doctoral degree
Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Administration-Ag Experiment Station
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 11, 2021, 1:15:49 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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