Assistant Director of Financial Research Administration - Lowell, United States - UMass Lowell

UMass Lowell Lowell, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

General Summary of Position:

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides assistance to faculty and research staff in all aspects of managing external research funding. The Assistant Director of Financial Research Administration assists in the management of the Financial Research team within ORA. The position has responsibility for and assists in the management of the financial post-award administration of grants and contracts including award set-up, expenditure approvals, invoicing, financial reporting and closeout. This position is responsible for helping to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures and rules. The position and office work closely with the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development's other offices, as well as other units across the campus and throughout the University system to provide efficient and effective research administration support services to the UMass Lowell research community. Work remote opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Bachelor's Degree plus nine years of experience in Financial Research Administration
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state & general funding agency rules and regulations; extensive knowledge of Uniform Guidance
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to develop and mentor staff at a variety of levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under the pressure of deadlines while emphasizing excellent customer service
Experience in a Higher Education setting
Ability to serve as a subject matter expert in the field of Research Administration
Extensive post award experience including experience with billing and financial reporting
Ability to work with little direct supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with complex contract terms and FAR/DFAR clauses
Experience with PeopleSoft financials
Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with faculty, staff and individuals outside the University
Experience with multiple private and government sponsors including Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, National Science Foundation, and National Institutes of Health
Experience with electronic research administration systems

**Given the nature and responsibilities of the position, only U.S. persons (any individual who is a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) will be considered for this position

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P21.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

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