Post-Award Lead Administrator

University of Vermont, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Burlington, VERMONT
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Details


Advertising/Posting Title Post-Award Lead Administrator
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
The Post-Award Lead Administrator for the Department of Medicine (DOM) is responsible for operating a customer focused Post-Award Research Administration Team. This team is synchronized in process and procedures with Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) and the Pre-Award Department of Medicine team. The objective is an efficient, effective process to manage research administration, allowing researchers to focus on their research.
The Post-Award Lead supports post-award financial administration and management of internal and external sponsored projects in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies. The Post-Award Lead Administrator manages a complex portfolio of sponsored projects; leads and implements continuous improvement activities; streamlines processes, oversees the development of tools and documentation of procedures for Department post-award administration; serves as liaison to internal and external constituents on complex internal/external policy, procedures and processes; oversees financial management of basic-science, translational and clinical research portfolio; and, assures compliance with applicable sponsor-specific guidelines, federal regulations, and university and hospital financial policies and procedures. The Post-Award Lead Administrator provides administrative supervision for unit Post-Award Business Managers and support personnel with the DOM.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree in business/financial discipline with four years relevant experience required. Demonstrated proficiency with managing financial data with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in managing and administration of sponsored research grants preferably in higher education setting. Proficiency with spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Prior experience with federal research grants and clinical trials highly desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range
Other Information
Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.


Job Open Date 04/10/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No

Position Information


Position Title Administrative Professional
Posting Number S4994PO
Department Medicine/55520
Position Number 00020584
Employee FTE 1.00
Employee Term 12

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