Senior Director Post Award Grant Management

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director Grants & Contracts Administration for Post Award Grant Management is a critical leadership role within the Grants & Contracts Administration unit of the Division of Research & Innovation. The Senior Director will lead the development and implementation of standardized post-award policies, procedures, and training programs across UNT. This position is responsible for restoring operational integrity and compliance across UNT's research enterprise. They will oversee staff and management of effort reporting, subrecipient monitoring, financial reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and seven years of closely related professional experience.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex organization structure.
• Skill in active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and methods, and the ability to apply them to difficult or complex transactions.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and incorporate continuous changes in federal and state policies and procedures, ensuring University and department compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
• 5 years or more work experience in research administration or higher education finance

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors fiscal compliance with sponsor regulations, university policies, and procedures to mitigate audit risk and protect funding eligibility.
• Establishes quality assurance protocols and internal controls for financial administration of grants and contracts
• Manages a team of professional staff and supervisors, including oversight of decentralized research administrators in colleges and units
• Guides and manages post-award operations within the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration and across campus units to ensure institutional alignment
• Leads strategic planning and develops policies and procedures for post-award fiscal operations across the institution
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff to ensure consistent understanding of evolving federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Assists with hiring positions across campus units.
• Designs and delivers post-award management training programs for campus stakeholders to promote compliance and consistency
• Assists with audit coordination and ensures timely resolution of findings to safeguard UNT's reputation and operational integrity

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees