Manager, Post Award Administration

SDSU Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Post Award Administration plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of the research mission of the Research Foundation and San Diego State University. Using specialized experience in research administration, this role leads a team of professionals that support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met, directly impacting SDSU’s reputation as a leading research institution. As a manager, you will be a member of the leadership team in the SRA department and Sponsored Research Services division who are dedicated to using their expertise in research administration and knowledge of the organization to positively impact staff morale, service, and business practices. You will also be responsible for the leadership of a team of professionals who are aligned with the Research Foundation’s mission to support and advance research. These professionals play a key role in the administration, compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds, and other research support funds. Your leadership and support of the management of grants and contracts provides faculty with time needed to focus on the research activities that will continue to advance the institution’s research mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting or related field or 4 years of progressive responsibility in an institution of higher education, research institution, or non-profit organization or related accounting experience.
• Five years of direct experience in the field of research administration.
• Two or more years of experience leading and supervising employees.
• Effective supervisor and leader.
• Broad knowledge and experience understanding, interpreting, and applying federal regulations and sponsor agency terms and conditions in conjunction with institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to use independent professional judgment in situations that are different from the typical daily experience.
• Advanced planning and organizational skills, ingenuity, and innovation.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in utilizing internal and external information systems and accounting applications in analysis, research and reporting activities and other projects.
• Ability to establish partnering relationships with faculty and project staff that result in enhanced communication and positive working relationship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience working in research administration in a post award office
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, sponsor agency reporting requirements, audit policies and federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Previous experience using Ellucian Banner Finance system.
• Previous experience working in a university, related auxiliary organizations or non-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals in the administration, compliance, and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds, and other research support funds.
• Provide guidance, clear direction, effective performance feedback, and actively coach and mentor the team.
• Interpret and apply federal regulations and sponsor agency terms and conditions in conjunction with institutional policies and procedures.
• Use independent professional judgment in complex situations.
• Apply advanced planning and organizational skills, ingenuity, and innovation to determine solutions to complex issues.
• Recommend improvements to processes or conceive new approaches and solutions to address common challenges as well as complex problems and issues.
• Utilize internal and external information systems and accounting applications in analysis, research, and reporting activities and other projects.
• Share expertise and direct special projects.
• Establish partnering relationships with faculty and project staff that result in enhanced communication and positive working relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan (200% match on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution)
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday
• Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events
• Wellness workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager