Assistant Director, College Grant Support

Title: Assistant Director, College Grant Support

Employee Classification: Ast Dir, College Grant Support

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-College of Science - Gen-124000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary
The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Data Analytics & Statistics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas, BioDiscovery Institute, and Advanced Environmental Research Institute. The college offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in science and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors. Our faculty are world-class researchers in science, mathematics, and data analytics. The college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent support to our students in their academic education and professional development.

Position Overview
This position is responsible for assisting College of Science researchers with postaward, uniform guidance, and local spending compliance. Serving as a liaison between researchers, department staff, and the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) regarding sponsored project spending at the post award stage. Supervising college staff that assists researchers with award spending. Various types of budgetary activities that requires similar skill sets.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Research administration work experience. Working knowledge of sponsor requirements, systems and forms, as well as Research Services forms and processes, i.e., GRAMS, Current and Pending, Routing, and Cost Shares. Knowledge of DoD, DOE, NASA, NIST, DARPA, NSF and other funding agencies relevant to the disciplines served. Working knowledge of UNT systems and forms related to budgeting, procurement and payroll and application to both grant and nongrant processes.

Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of experience working in post award administration.

Job Duties
Oversees compliance of post award sponsored research financial activities within the College of Science, including financial compliance within granting agency regulations, budget reconciliation, and project close out. Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of the college post award team. Reconciles sponsored project budgets and meets with externally funded faculty regarding budget status, project burn rate, and planned spending. Reviews sponsored project deficit reports from GCA and works with faculty and staff to identify causes and resolve deficits in an appropriate and timely manner. Coordinates closing of sponsored projects with researchers, departmental staff, and GCA. Also collaborates with GCA during audits, as requested. Develops, prepares, and regularly reviews procedures and best practices for the College of Sciences post award activities based on uniform guidance, including training of college faculty and staff on sponsored projects post award issues. Gathers, analyzes, and presents information on research spending activities in the college, including preparing reports to help faculty with post award spending. Keep current on job relevant professional information by attending professional development opportunities which could include internal workshops, external opportunities for training, conferences, and professional memberships Prepare Ad hoc reports for Dean/Associate Deans (such as monthly award and proposal reports based on GCA published data, award reports, etc.). Maintain productive working relationships with pre and post award staff in the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration and within the Associate Deans office Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMonday to Friday regular hours
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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