Director of Research and Sponsored Programs - Scranton, United States - University of Scranton

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University of Scranton


Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.

Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Anyone who has questions about the Universitys Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, or the Universitys Non-Discrimination or Anti-Harassment Policy, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policy should contact:
Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

The Office of Equity and Diversity

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Rm 311


University Mission

Department
Research Support/Sponsored Programs


Job Purpose:


The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and stimulates academic research and scholarly activities at The University of Scranton.

These activities include supporting and encouraging research and grant writing within academic affairs by supervising the grant development, review, approval, and compliance process, and supporting faculty in pursuit of approved grant opportunities
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Essential Duties:


  • Directs the activities of the Office of Research and

Sponsored Programs:
plans, coordinates, and assesses services; manages workflow and budgets and coordinates with the Office of the Treasurer on matters related to grant accounting

  • Provide primary support for an institutional review, approval, and pre/post award compliance process for grants and sponsored programs
  • Systematically share information about potential grant opportunities to inform faculty about applicable opportunities that are consistent with university objectives and faculty or department interests
  • Identifies programmatic grant opportunities and engages faculty and administration in grant writing activities for extramural funding of institutional, multiinterdisciplinary, and international projects in a timely manner that is consistent with University objectives and faculty interests
  • Manages student research programs, including the Student Opportunities in Academic Research (SOAR) Program, Faculty Student Research Program (FSRP), student travel fund, and annual Celebration of Student Scholars
  • Assists the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs in reviewing, developing, and implementing research policies
  • Work with the Office of Institutional Reporting and Data Analytics to develop and maintain commonly needed grant information and to assist grant writers with gathering institutional data relevant to particular grant submissions
  • Serve as a liaison with external grant firms to provide assistance on grant related projects
  • Supports the administrative function of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
  • Remain aware of interests and funding needs in cooperation with faculty and administrators to identify potential grant opportunities

Additional Skills Required:


  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience, with external grant and contract sources, grant proposal preparations processes, and federal research compliance regulations and issues
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Dedication, reliability, attention to detail and the ability to function under deadline pressure
  • Demonstrated significant highquality writing/editing ability
  • Experience in managing multiple tasks
  • Must be able to support the Universitys commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
  • Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:


  • A masters degree in a relevant field is required

Preferred Education:


Minimum Job Experience Requirements:


  • Minimum of 3 years experience in research support, grant coordination and processes, and/or project development is required

Preferred Qualifications:


Years of Experience: 3


University Classification:
Professional


FLSA Classification:
Exempt


Schedule/Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.


Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time


Annual Schedule: 12


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Posting Number:
S0834P


Open Date: 05/16/2024


Close Date: 06/16/2024


Open Until Filled:
No
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