Associate Director for Research Financial Services and Grant Management - College of Nursing

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Associate Director for Research Financial Services and Grant Management - Boca Raton, FL.

Under the supervision of the Director of Research Programs and the Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship, the Associate Director for Research and Financial Services and Grant Management leads and oversees the planning, compliance, and day to day operations of the College of Nursing’s pre- and post-award sponsored research. The Associate Director is expected to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions for investigators conducting basic research and all forms of clinical inquiry from a range of funding sources including private foundations and state, local, and federal government funding agencies, interacting with CON leadership, faculty, and staff to facilitate planning, execution, and administration for grant-related initiatives.

The Associate Director works closely with faculty and research staff to apply for and manage grants received by the College. This position may include special projects related to strategic and financial planning for research funding growth and tracking and reporting of sponsored research metrics, process improvement, technology solutions, and assist with policy creation.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Support and build Novelution (FAU’s grant sub‐mission software) grant proposal package submissions.

• Ensure all financial and budgetary transactions are processed in a timely manner and is following pre and post award activities of grant-related business processes of the CON.

• Process post-award financial transactions related to internal CEL CON grant funding (such as ove head and start-up accounts, CEL awards) and pilot-scale awards. 

• Provide CEL CON researchers with regular financial reports.

• Provide guidance to college faculty during the proposal development process by interpreting sponsor guidelines, providing templates, and assisting with budget development.

• Coordinate with the Office for Sponsored Programs to ensure smooth proposal submissions and new award set-ups.

• Contribute to and manage decisions regarding internal funding.

• Serve as a member on the Research and Scholarship Forum (RSF) and any other committees as assigned.

• Supervise and coordinate research submission process and procedures and other pre‐proposal reviews.

• Serve as the Budget Manager and provide review for all proposals routing through the College of Nursing – Office of Nursing Research and Sponsor Programs.

• Work with Research Accounting Office to ensure timely financial reporting and invoicing.

• Monitor spending on awards for compliance with federal, university, and sponsor regulations.

• Pre-and post-award management of a higher-complexity research portfolio including proposal development process and budget development, award set-up, maintenance, reporting and closeout. 

• Process costing allocations, payroll/accounting adjustments, budget amendments and grant-   related travel requests.            

• Facilitate progress report submissions, no-cost extensions, and re-budget requests as necessary.

• Monitor federal and sponsored research related policies and communicate changes to researchers and their teams.

• Work as a liaison to college faculty to answer questions, research, analyze, and resolve problems on new, existing, or terminated grant-making initiatives.

• Provide input for reports and graphs to College and University leadership, as well as external reports.

• Manage decisions regarding internal funding.

• Provide support and guidance to ensure both technology resources and processes are streamlined, automated and efficiencies are continuously being assessed.

• Work closely with the Dean of the College of Nursing, the Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship (ADRS) in the College of Nursing, Division of Research (DR) units, FAU Foundation, Research Deans, and other members of the FAU community to share information and provide support to faculty.

• Serves as a backup for other team members when needed, and performs other tasks and duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Nursing: Research & Scholarship at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Experience with Workday and Novelution strongly preferred.
Supervisory experience in a research office administrative team.
Experience using grant search engines such as GrantForward, Pivot, Grants.gov, NIH policies, and others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Passionate about working in an organization that values multiple points of view and promotes respectful relationships.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Requires strong interpersonal and written skills. Must demonstrate commitment to customer service and willingness to take on tasks as assigned.

Salary:

$70,000 - $80,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

CON: Research & Scholarship

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-03

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position involves research or research-related support.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.