Senior Administrator, Grants and Contracts - Office of Sponsored Programs (Remote Eligible)
About The Position
The University of Virginia Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator, reporting to the Associate Director of Agreements, to provide support for complex research agreements, contribute to process improvement, support high-impact research, and mentor colleagues. This position primarily focuses on the drafting, review, and negotiation of incoming sponsored research agreements and unfunded data use agreements. This position is eligible to be remote. OSP's mission is to provide leadership in research administration, support the research endeavors of University faculty, ensure the responsible stewardship of research funding, and oversee the submission of proposals and the negotiation and acceptance of awards by the University according to State, University, and sponsor regulations. The preferred candidate possesses strong reading, listening and communication skills, learns new systems adeptly, and grasps new transactional concepts and processes efficiently. Key components of this role include working self-sufficiently on assigned tasks while remaining an active, integral part of the Agreements team. Because OSP is a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment, this position requires excellent time management and organizational skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least five years of grants and contract experience.
- Four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with grants and contracts and/or research administration at an institution of higher education, along with working knowledge of relevant governmental regulations and applicable data privacy statutes (e.g.Uniform Guidance, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR).
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or similar.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and negotiates bilateral sponsored research agreements and unfunded data use agreements from federal, state, local, and non-profit sponsors to ensure conformity with University and sponsor policies;
- Serves as a subject matter expert on research administration, ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and University rules, regulations, policies, and practices (e.g., Uniform Guidance, sponsor guidelines, data privacy policies);
- Provides expert guidance to staff and faculty to help them interpret and fulfill applicable policies and obligations;
- Identifies, articulates, and resolves issues in award and agreement reviews in a timely manner by collaborating and following up with University administrators, faculty, sponsors, and third parties;
- Contributes to developing and maintaining sponsored research agreement and data use agreement negotiation standard operating procedures;
- Manages a complex portfolio of agreements across UVA schools and units while delivering high-quality, timely service to Principal Investigators and administrators;
- Mentors developing professionals within the grants and contracts field, fostering their professional growth;
- Advises University stakeholders on best practices and recommended approaches in research administration, including risk management, internal and external communication, and financial considerations;
- Other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission.
Benefits
- This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
- For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
