Executive Director, Research Administration

Executive Director, Research Administration

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The Executive Director of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration and is responsible for providing leadership, oversight and management of ORA’s mission for the Coral Gables, Rosenstiel, and Medical Campuses for Pre-award, Post-award, and the Strategic Initiatives divisions.

Job Functions :

• Partners with academic and departmental leadership, and grant / contract staff to facilitate transparent and accountable research administration organization in support of principal investigators and the University’s research mission.
• Provides grants management expertise for the University regarding 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) in relation to pre, post, and training operations.
• Coordinates award documentation and approval processes for record keeping, reporting, and liaison activities within the University of Miami (UM) and outside awarding agencies.
• Directs, reviews, and submits proposals; directs and coordinates the accounting of funds from Federal agencies, industry and private foundations for support of University sponsored programs.
• Monitors for compliance with agency and UM requirements for all pre / post activities.
• Monitors funds to ensure receipt and disbursement according to terms of sponsored awards.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of fiscal reports to agencies, Institutional trends and financial reports to Leadership, Deans, and Departments as required.
• Assures reimbursement of project expenditures.
• Provides training and support to faculty and administration regarding sponsored requirements.
• Develops strategic initiatives to increase Federal costing policy awareness within the institution and ensure compliance through development of policies and procedures and coordination of training of University personnel.
• Maintains effective relationships with Federal representatives; facilitate communication and audit of University records and resolve noted discrepancies.
• Provides information to sponsors and UM personnel in a prompt, accurate and cordial fashion.
• Assesses the regulatory impact on internal business processes.
• Accomplishes special projects in support of Finance and Treasury.
• Seeks ways to improve and enhance service delivery.
• Maintains the commitment to continuous evaluation and assessment of organizational effectiveness.
• Supervises Associate Directors and ORA staff to accomplish responsibilities listed above.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required, Master’s degree in Law, Business, or Public Administration is highly preferred.

Certification and Licensing :

Experience :

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Prior experience managing staff in a research administration setting. High preference of proven customer service orientation.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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