The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition for the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)has an exciting opportunity for aResearch Administrator. The mission of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition at the University of Maryland is to provide excellence in clinical care of patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders, to find cures and new treatments for these diseases through cutting edge research, and to educate and train present and future health care providers and medical researchers. The selected candidate will perform duties that support the mission of the department. Benefits: Exempt Regular * UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). *Primary Duties: * Provide expert direction for unit and/or team of research administration staff by balancing pre-award proposals application and/or submissions and administration of multiple post award activities are executed. Responsible for contracts and grants administration and maximizing funds available to conduct research. Ensure department grants and contracts comply with all federal and state legal requirements and UMB policies prior to review by the Office of Research & Development. * Develop and implement policy statements and annual project plans. Provide direction for operational aspects of contracts and grant management business operation matters. Assist in the development of the department’s research strategic plan in accordance with UMB priorities. Provides PI and management with ad hoc reports in support of strategic plan. Manage the preparation and review of grant and contract budgets and applications. Finalize documents for submission. Validate proposal error or warnings. Knowledgeable in all funding mechanisms. Provide guidance on staffing and budgetary requirements. * Review, interpret, communicate, and ensure sponsor guidelines are in compliance and eligibility information is defined within proposals. Interact directly with designation sponsor representatives to clarify ambiguous terms and conditions, and to request supplemental funding, no cost extensions, and other administrative requests. * Manage all grants submitted including tracking individual faculty grant histories, success rates by agency, and providing faculty with historical perspectives. Review purchase order requests on equipment and large supply orders to ensure funding available and policies are followed. Administer lifecycle research administration budget from initiation through closeout and all results are completed and submitted to sponsor timely. * Manage all financial transactions, documentation, and sub awards. Ensure PI maintain proper spending of all research funding. Investigate outstanding payments from deliverable project. Perform close out audit to ensure all payment have been received in line with the cost analysis. * Identify issues and independently resolve and assist others in issue resolution as needed. Anticipate roadblocks and able to independently resolve. * Develop criteria for review of grant and contract applications. Review and interpret funding guidelines and regulations and advises faculty as to policies and procedures of those agencies. Identify future funding opportunities and work with PI to identify components. * Develops timeline to meet submission deadlines and checklist of required documents and adjusts timeline to adapt to change. Recommend overall adjustments in effort allocation and spending across investigator portfolio. * Consult with PI to translate program requirements into contract terms. Identify, develop, and ensure contract requirements contain quantifiable specification and measurable performance criteria. Validate the performance criteria will meet the requirements. * Develop safeguards to ensure the integrity of grant administration or contracts and protects the University from financial losses. Ensure sub awards are in compliance with terms and conditions of the award. * Provide direction in definition of partnership. Establish review criteria to understand if partnership is a vendor vs. subcontract. * Interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance to develop and prepare financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, and trending. Devise financial reporting tools and reports. * Model and train staff on the consultative approach to problem solving and negotiation with internal and external constituents to achieve unit’s goals. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. Experience:Six (6) years progressively building research administrative background with at least 4 years in full life-cycle research administration. Supervisory Experience:One (1) year of work coordination or training of others preferred. Certification/Licensure:Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission. Completion of a 12 credit Research Administration graduate certificate program can be considered for the equivalent of one (1) year of relevant research administration work experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Hiring Range: $96,000 - $106,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) * UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: School of Medicine - Department of Medicine *Title: *Research Administrator Location: null Requisition ID: 2400012V