Pre-Award Manager

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Research Administration Service Units includes individuals that provide pre-award and post-award research administration services to faculty. The Pre-Award Manager within the service centers manages, leads, and supervises all staff performing pre-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division, or school. The Pre-Award Manager may be expected to perform post-award activities in support of the service center, as needed. This Manager will report to the Director, Research Service Administration Unit, School of Medicine.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity, with specific deep understanding of the award proposal processes for multiple sponsoring bodies
Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity
Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission, proposal management, and award set-up
Strong management and supervisory skills
Ability to help sustain and impart a culture or inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and cooperation
Strong ability to effectively supervise a team of pre-award specialists
Ability to review, evaluate, and take-action on employees within the unit
Ability to mentor personnel for professional development
Understand and be able to apply federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards
Understand and be able to apply costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects
High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of human resources policies and procedures related to staff supervision
Ability to analyze information and formulate conclusions
Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Ability to create high-quality written reports
Excellent customer service orientation
Proactively resolve problems and issues in a timely manner
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to manage large volume of complex awards via multiple team members
Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership and communicate effectively with colleagues and peers
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years effective work-related grants and contracts management with direct supervisory and management experience.
OR
High School Diploma/equivalent and 11 years of direct experience.