POSTAWARD MANAGER

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The Department of Microbiology has an outstanding opportunity for two Program Operations Specialist (E S 8) to join the team. The Program Operations Specialist (POS) reports to the Manager of Postaward Program Operations (Manager) at the Department of Microbiology and is responsible for the overall administration, management and program analysis of complex postaward finance portfolios affiliated with three to eight faculty research programs in the department, depending on the size and scope of each financial postaward portfolio. This position provides the PIs with regular thorough accounting overview, projected revenues and trends based on current and future overhead spending, monitors, reviews and approves hiring decisions and high-level procurement associated with these labs, works directly with institutional and outside agencies to respond to inquiries, request grant and contract modifications from sponsors or address financial and/or administrative issues. The POS provides regular administrative processes trending analysis, policy development, strategic planning and advises PIs on their ability to sustain specific research aims and/or personnel support, including graduate and undergraduate students. The POS advises the Manager as well as the Director of the Department on potential upcoming HR and/or financial actions needed to address projected financial challenges. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of federal, state and gift funding policies and procedures is required for this position to be successful. Meticulous screening of the daily administrative and financial operations as well as an utmost attention to detail is also required.

This position has two openings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Operations Specialist (POS) reports to the Manager and is responsible for the overall administration, management and program analysis of complex postaward finance portfolios affiliated with five-eight faculty research programs in the department.

Strategic Thinking & Risk Management (30%):