Director, Post Award Service for ORSP

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $80,937/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Director of Post-Award for ORSP oversees all elements of post-award activity for the University, including responsibility for the fiscal administration of all contacts and grants awarded by federal, state, and other sponsors.

DUTIES 

• Oversees developing and implementing internal operating procedures and assists with monitoring grant budget and expense activities, including reporting, proper documentation billings/receivables, collection of cash, award closeouts and financial reporting to sponsors
• Oversees subcontract/contract agreements, assists with negotiation of terms and conditions, and communicates with university legal counsel regarding contract clause revisions
• Ensures compliance with regulatory grant and contract requirements and collaborates with administrators within the Office of General Counsel to ensure all post-award activities are processed appropriately
• Negotiates between funding agency and faculty on post-award issues and concerns
• Maintains knowledge of current federal issues relating to grants and single audits of state, local government, and non-profit organizations; interprets Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars for other agreements. Assists in the completion of all aspects of the annual OMB Circular A-133 audit report on federal awards
• Oversees development, modification, and instruction of research administration training for faculty and staff
• Collaborates with the Office of Research Policies, compliance, and committees on matters related to grant congruency, financial conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, and regulatory responsibilities

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• Full-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Up-to-date knowledge of federal grants and contract regulations, as well as the associated trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Interpersonal and communication skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with faculty, administration, and funders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Abilities:

• Ability to interpret the Federal Code of Regulations
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community while working in a collaborative environment and promoting interdisciplinary efforts

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Master's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience
• Experience working with faculty on grant-related activities
• NCURA certification
• Experience with overseeing compliance

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.