Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Description:

Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Georgia State University

School of Public Health

Dean's Office Research Services

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH educates practitioners and thought leaders while engaging in research and outreach that promotes health equity and addresses urgent public health challenges. Our location in Atlanta, an internationally recognized hub of public health expertise, gives students practice opportunities at organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local and state government agencies, and international non-governmental organizations. Members of our growing alumni network are making a difference across Georgia and beyond, working in state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. Our faculty and staff are conducting research that promotes health equity and seeks to solve urgent challenges related to infectious and chronic diseases, tobacco prevention and control, and trauma and mental health. With a global reach and a commitment to equity, we are dedicated to promoting better health for everyone, everywhere.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking (1) Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects to join the already awesome team taking the School of Public Health to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The University A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The School of Public Health - Dean's Office Research Services is seeking a full-time Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects to:
• Oversees pre- and post-award operations for sponsored projects within SPH
• Provides oversight of all pre- and post-award activities for sponsored projects with SPH. This includes supervision of the work of grants and contracts officers within ORSP, and independent work on sponsored projects.
• Serve as primary back-up for all pre- and post-award duties conducted by grants and contract staff. Pre-award activities include budget development, completion of federal forms, document review and upload, etc. Post-award tasks may include expenditure review, setting up subawards, assisting with purchasing, invoicing, re-budgeting, progress reports, no-cost extensions, etc.
• Provide final approval on all sponsored project actions (proposal submissions, awards, prior approval requests, progress reports, JIT submissions, NCEs, etc.)
• Process all award setups for HPBS and PHS. This includes drafting award budgets, negotiating terms, and working with OSPA on finalizing all awards. Monitors and follow-up on all actions pending OSPA and external action.
• Conducts pre-review of faculty effort certification
• Provide budget signoff/approval on all Personnel Action for sponsor-funded professionals.
• Approve journal submissions related to sponsored projects.
• Route Subrecipient Invoices to appropriate post-award GCO.
• Monitor invalid funding report weekly.
• Supervises ORSP team members for pre- and post-award
• Assign, track, and monitor workload of GCOs. Assists with workloads as needed.
• Meet 1-1 with team members to provide supervision.
• Mentors and train staff and faculty on research administration. Trains GCO staff in standardizes processes for grants administration. Ensure that all GCOs are adhering to standardized procedures.
• Identify applicable professional development opportunities for team members.
• Sets policy/practice for grant processes within SPH.
• Creates written policies and procedure for all pre- and post-award processes.
• Develop and implement internal processes, procedures, templates, and resources.
• Maintains ORSP website to document policy and process.
• Disseminates information to faculty and team about standardized processes.
• Disseminate new and updated federal, state, and university regulations to faculty and staff.
• Keeps resources up to date and organized on shared disk drives.
• Serves as primary liaison for ORSP with other SPH offices
• Acts as liaison for internal SPH offices that interact with sponsored projects.
• Provide sponsored award information to College Communications Officer.
• Develop Spectrum reports and provide data metrics to Associate Dean for Research and other college leadership
• Identify accounting errors and work through resolution with GCO and finance team.
• Review and assist departments in tracking course buyouts.
• Compile summer payroll for finance and HR.
• Collaborates with other GSU research office and other College Research Officers on GSU-wide initiatives
• Communicates with OSPA Direct and VPs
• Participate in Department Research Admin Leadership meetings to discuss challenge areas and work through drafting new processes and policies. Meet weekly.
• Participate in University initiated for policy/process development, improvements, and implementations.
• Disseminates new GSU-wide procedures to faculty and staff. - Serves as point of contact for systems changes that impact sponsored project operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.

As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of related supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Research Accounting, Business, and 5 years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.