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The Office of Research Administration (ORA) has a great job opportunity for an Executive Director of Research Administration to work at the University of Miami. The Executive Director, Research Administration (Pre-Award) for the Office of Research Administration provides strategic and administrative oversight for the University’s research mission. The Executive Director, Pre-Award is responsible for all proposal submissions and administrative actions for sponsored program funding prior to award acceptance. Moreover, the Executive Director, Pre-Award evaluates, improves, and monitors the grant and research administration processes and policies to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required, Master’s degree in Law, Business, or Public Administration is highly preferred.
Certification and Licensing:
Certified Research Professional (CRA) and Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) preferred
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Prior experience managing staff in a research administration setting. High preference of proven customer service orientation. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Thorough knowledge of sponsored program regulations; specific areas of expertise in proposal preparation, contracting accounting, and finance principles.
- Demonstrated leadership, as a leader and manager, in a research administration setting.
- Proficient with research and grant administration software as well as Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated expertise in federal web-based grants management systems and enterprise financial systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Highly numerate with demonstrated excellence in analytic skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Works independently with minimal supervision and respects deadlines.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and with all levels of institute staff.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
- Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
- Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
