Auburn University-posted 3 months ago
$72,190 - $129,940/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Auburn, AL
Educational Services

This position is located on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Auburn University's Office for the Sr. Vice President of Research and Economic Development is accepting applications for the position of Sr. Sponsored Programs Officer. This position manages one of the Sponsored Programs teams and facilitates a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities for the extramurally funded research, instruction, outreach, and extension activities at the institutional level throughout Auburn University, the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. These responsibilities include contract and grant terms review, approval & negotiation, proposal development, review & submission, contract and grant management, contracts and grants funded equipment management, and providing regulatory, policy, and procedural guidance related to such activities. These responsibilities require frequent communication and engagement with stakeholders across campus and with federal, state, industry, nonprofit, and other sponsoring entities. Individuals serving in this role will also be responsible for the scheduled and ad hoc training of Sponsored Programs staff, in conjunction with office leadership.

  • Coordinates, advises, and supports faculty and staff on extramural proposals for research, instruction, outreach, and extension activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, University, and sponsor rules and regulations.
  • Prepares, reviews, and negotiates highly complex contracts, amendments, documents, and instruments of a legal character for the Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Evaluates, interprets, negotiates and applies federal, sponsor, and University policies and regulations to determine acceptable conditions of awards.
  • Manages and facilitates for a specific team within OSP award change requests including rebudgeting, pre-award costs, carryover of unobligated balances, and no-cost-extensions.
  • Provides regulatory guidance to faculty, administrative units, and staff ensuring compliance with and adherence to relevant laws and regulations governing sponsored research.
  • Maintains proficiency in interpreting and applying federal regulations governing sponsored programs.
  • Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools, and resources based on the changing regulatory environment.
  • Delivers scheduled and ad hoc training for staff within the Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Exercises signature authority for non-financial matters as delegated by the SVP, Research & Economic Development.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Management, Law, Social Sciences, or another directly related and relevant field from an accredited institution.
  • 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, research management, legal, or related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant university, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Advanced knowledge of research administration in a University setting.
  • Advanced knowledge of electronic systems for proposal submission and award and grant management.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills and reading comprehension.
  • Ability to succeed in a high-volume, high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated time management, critical thinking, organizational and customer service skills.
  • Experience in a higher education environment, particularly interpreting laws and regulations.
  • Generous benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Culture of support and work/life balance
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