Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action - in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life , from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

For information about Sponsored Projects Administration , please visit https://www.pdx.edu/research/sponsored-projects-administration

Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Sponsored Projects Administration oversees the centralized pre-award functions within the office of Sponsored Projects Administration ( SPA ). The Assistant Director serves a a member of the SPA operations leadership team responsible for developing and implementing programs and procedures to enhance research administration processes across campus and integrating central and departmental research administration functions, processes and training. The Assistant Director provides expertise in proposal development and award acceptance functional areas and supervises the Managers that oversee those areas.
Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and five or more years of progressively responsible experience in research administration (A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for a portion of required experience)
• Proven leadership skills related to research administration
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience including ability to mentor and motivate professional staff in a team environment
• Extensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements of federal and private granting agencies, as well as legal, business and academic requirements governing administration of research
• Experience with interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies as it relates to research administration
• Demonstrated communication skills, to both internal and external audiences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required of the Incumbent:

• High level of diplomacy, discretion, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize workload priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, be flexible in responding to stressful situations, cope with unexpected job demands, and deal with frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and meaning both verbally and in writing to clearly articulate positions and communicate clearly and diplomatically with all levels of the University, sponsors and audit agencies
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment across organizational units and at all levels, including faculty, deans, central administration and senior institutional officials
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and proven skill in problem solving and decision making in the most difficult and unique areas; demonstrated ability to anticipate consequences of decisions, proactively plan to resolve problems, and identify and implement viable solutions
• Dedication to providing optimum service to internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator ( CRA )
• Experience in research administration in a higher education setting
• Experience with proposal review and submission
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions of sponsored agreements
• Experience using Banner FIS / HRIS systems
• Experience in the development and implementation of electronic research administration solutions

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday, 40hrs per week, schedule to be determined Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $80,892 to $95,052, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Application Instructions

Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions
Please email Sponsored Projects Administration at spa@pdx.edu

Search Details

Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Application screening begins 04/01/2024 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44511