Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

Description

Governors State University invites qualified candidates to apply for consideration to fill the position of Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR). The Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) is responsible for the development and operation of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research , which includes pre and post award functions, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and other compliance related functions. The Director leads the development of strategies to improve and expand grant opportunities at GovState, improve the compliance environment, and streamline post-award functions, as well as the campus, regional, and national profile of GovState and OSPR. The Director is responsible for several key functions that impact OSPR and GovState, including education among the GovState community about grant opportunities and management; development of relevant training regarding research proposal development, monitoring, and reporting, as well as training concerning IRB proposal development and ethical treatment of human subjects; lead post award management of grants, assistance with compliance audits, development of manual and automated proposal and report tracking systems; and development of routine and periodic reports. The Director will lead the development of institutional grant initiatives, build teams across colleges, and work closely with Deans to expand faculty grant involvement.

Essential Responsibilities

20% Compliance

• Authorized University Official (AO) who is delegated authority to sign on behalf of the President regarding grant areas including proposals, awards, reports, etc. Has signatory authority from the President for grant agreements, applications, reports, subs, and proposals associated with university grants.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Review Board to oversee processing of protocols and that websites are maintained.
• Director effectively communicates to others knowledge about granting agency requirements, maintain eligibility for grant proposals, maximize opportunity for successful grant submission, to accept and manage grants, and to report appropriate financial and other data.
• Ensure that IRB training has been completed by members of the board and that appointments are kept up to date.
• Submit reports on behalf of the University (i.e., FFATA) Research Integrity Officer (RIO).
• Act as a primary point of contact for external and internal auditors.
• Collaborate with the Office of Financial Services for the management of negotiation of agreements approaching rate expiration.
• Responsible for working with fFinancial sServices and principal investigators to ensure that reports are submitted by deadlines.
• Prepare risk assessments and prepare documentation for subawards. Collaborate with Financial Services to ensure invoices for subs are paid and all documentation that would be required for audit has been obtained.
• Responsible for keeping System for Award Management (SAM) registration and Federal Wide Assurances (FWA) up to date.
• Ensuring that OSPR complies with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform, Guidance) and all other state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for all grant submission systems and ensuring passwords and users are kept up to date.
• Work with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee to assist with getting procedures and processes set-up.
• Ensure that IACUC training has been completed by members of the committee and that appointments are kept up to date.

20% Problem Solving and Information Resource

15% Management and Supervision

15% Policies, and Procedures.

10% Proposal preparation including budget preparation and submission of proposals for state, federal, and other agencies including foundation and corporate grants.

10% Identify appropriate and relevant training topics for faculty, administrators, staff, and students.

5% Create and maintain electronic records and determine which reports would be helpful.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Represent Governors State University to professional organizations and affinity groups related to OSPR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to establish clear priorities and multi-task and be responsive to externally generated deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibility The Director supervises OSPR staff including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and promotes a collaborative work environment that fosters and positively contributes to the culture of the unit and university.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Desired Education and Experience

Supplemental Information

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled. For priority consideration, please submit your complete application by September 22, 2025.