Director, Sponsored Research Development (Contracts and Grants)

Director, Sponsored Research Development

The University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Dean's Administration is currently seeking a Director, Sponsored Research Development for a School in the Office of Research Administration to manage the financial and administrative aspects of grant and contract proposal submissions. The ideal candidate will work closely with faculty and researchers to ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines, manage proposal development, and provide strategic guidance throughout the proposal submission process. Function as a liaison between principal investigators (PIs), central administration, and funding agencies, the director will oversee complex, multi-investigator grants. The role also involves providing strategic guidance to departments, institutes, centers, and project PIs on research administration and compliance matters. The selected candidate will manage a wide range of finance and administrative functions in the area of research development for the School. Acts as an adviser to the senior management and manages a team of pre-award research staff.

Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement; the School conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan / ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. UMB CORE VALUES : Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery.

PRIMARY DUTIES :

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for professional education in sponsored research and developmental research administration activities for a school, that involves faculty members from all departments, collaboration across the professional schools at the University and campus units.
• Create a strategic plan and research administration development strategies for professional education and development as well as developing policies and procedures in order to ensure strategically consistent, cohesive, and effective programs.
• Supervise the research administration pre-award financial and administrative functions related to professional education and development and work collaboratively with post-award team leadership.
• Responsible for linkages with the School and University's strategic research administration planning goals, lead program development consistent with the goals of the school developmental and research programs, create and monitor budgeting and research administration planning for programs.
• Clarify the grant application process, make proposals more competitive for funding, and help in identifying funding for research careers at all levels.
• Provide faculty development related to grant writing education that further nurtures and supports the school's growing research enterprise.
• Design and implement faculty development programs to enhance faculty and program competitiveness for external funding. Keep up to date on new funding opportunities / programs from federal agencies and advise faculty on strategic approaches to develop research initiatives and large, complex proposals.
• Provide special support for career development applications.
• Communicate with faculty, research scientists and project managers on the proper procedures and regulations regarding cost share and facilities & administrative costs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

EXPERIENCE : Seven (7) years of progressively building a research background in various departmental functions including managing administrative and financial operations.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of experience at management / leadership level.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE : Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

OTHER : Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethic Commission. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and / or experience is required only directly related education and / or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology / systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE : $125,000 - $135,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.