Manager, Post Award Administration
About The Position
The Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of the research mission of Research Foundation and San Diego State University. Using specialized experience in research administration, you will lead 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
- Effective supervisor and leader who provides guidance, clear direction, effective performance feedback and actively coaches and mentors their team.
- 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 to determine solutions to complex issues.
- Ability to recommend improvements to processes or conceive new approaches and solutions to address common challenges as well as complex problems and issues.
- 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 relationships.
- 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.
- Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
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 that support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met.
- Be a member of the leadership team in the SRA department and Sponsored Research Services division.
- Positively impact staff morale, service, and business practices.
- Provide leadership of a team of professionals aligned with the Research Foundation’s mission to support and advance research.
- Oversee the administration, compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds, and other research support funds.
- Support the management of grants and contracts to provide faculty with time needed to focus on research activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance plans
- Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan. We match 200% on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution. All contributions are 100% vested.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
