Assistant Director-Research Administration

Excellent opportunity for an accomplished research administrator to direct the pre and post award functions of the department of surgery and all of its divisions. Candidate will oversee a large team of research administrators and a research portfolio in excess of $30 million dollars annually.

Job Summary

Manages purchasing, billing, grant and contract administration, invoices and expenses, grant budget proposals, vendor contracts, and pre- and post-award processing. Ensures compliance and assists with operational improvements. Acts as liaison to internal and external stakeholders, funding agencies, and auditors.

Essential Functions

Manages all pre and post award functions of a large team of research administrators. Manages,tracks, approves invoices and expenses, monitors accounts, resolves complex accounting issues. Directs the preparation of grant budget proposals, justifications, and all necessary documentation. Oversees vendor contracts, negotiations, reconciliations, and renewals.

Supervises staff, hiring, performance reviews, and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work. Manages pre- and post- award processing and documentation; prepares complex reports, financial statements, and projections.

Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary work at a computer. Attendance at meetings on and off campus as required. Walking around campus to meetings as necessary.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Grants & Contracts (Pre & Post-Award) Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Writing Sample PI245386582