Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
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Department:Location:Non-Campus OtherTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R105803Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 11 (Salaried)Position Description:The Director, Sponsored Programs Administration is responsible for leading and overseeing the management of sponsored programs throughout the University of Louisville, with a focus on federal contracts, agreements with corporate sponsors, and private non-profit clinical projects. In addition, the Director will provide strategic and operational management of contractual standards and negotiations, non-financial agreement support, and specialized project support. The Director will serve in a leadership capacity for internal and external constituents involved in UofL sponsored programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for sponsored programs, with an emphasis on contractual matters; review, develop, update, and administer contractual policies and position standards, including both legal and financial standards, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines and regulations and facilitating the efficient management of the University's sponsored programs portfolio.
• Coordinate and oversee key functional areas within Sponsored Programs Administration; specifically, contract negotiations, non-financial agreement support, and special projects requiring significant intra-unit and intra-institutional coordination. Oversight includes the supervision and mentoring of and collaboration with personnel within the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration.
• Provide oversight and accountability for sponsored programs outcomes (contracting emphasis), including compliance with relevant standards and requirements, negotiation turnaround timelines, and negotiation completion goals. Serve as an authorized signatory for Sponsored Programs Administration projects in accordance with university signature authority delegation.
• Facilitate, manage, and ensure completion of projects requiring cross-functional specialized support. Negotiate strategic and complex contracts and agreements in support of the university's research and innovation mission.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents on contractual operations and matters related to the university's sponsored programs portfolio. Provide guidance on university policy and sponsor requirements and establish effective lines of communication with principal investigators, business managers, and personnel across the institution.
• Develop and deliver unit, management, and institutional reports in support of internal business processes and strategic metrics reports to support research leadership decision making.
• Foster a strong culture of client service, support, professionalism, accountability, and compliance within Sponsored Programs Administration.
• Obtain and maintain an advanced knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting the university's sponsored programs portfolio and provide education to OSPA personnel and the UofL research community on these matters. Identify and manage/mitigate emerging trends that may affect the conduct of sponsored programs at the university.
• Act as the primary OSPA liaison with the Office of General Counsel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or MBA. Six or more (6+) years of related experience in contract negotiation/administration in a research-intensive institution or company.
• Demonstrated management and leadership abilities.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements.
• Familiarity with research laws and regulations affecting university research, such as HIPAA, FAR clauses, KY Board of Claims Act, etc.

Competencies

• Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
• Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
• Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.

Target Compensation Maximum:$139,700.00Target Compensation Minimum:$93,100.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at ...@louisville.edu or 502.###.####.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at ...@louisville.edu or by phone 502-###-####.