(Hybrid) Director of Sponsored Programs - Research Office
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
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Morgantown, WV
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30+ days ago
The Research Office at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Sponsored Programs.
About the Opportunity
The West Virginia University (WVU) Research Office, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), provides central coordination and oversight of WVU sponsored projects. The OSP team processes proposals, establishes awards, and negotiates resultant grants, contracts, and other agreements. OSP is comprised of three sub-departments, including the Pre-Award sub-department, the Award Negotiation sub-department, and the Award Initiation and Management (AIM) sub-department. The Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) serves as the senior leader of OSP, reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP).
The WVU Director of OSP must have demonstrated expertise in change management, expert knowledge of electronic research administration systems, and understand that while this is a hybrid position, significant on-campus presence is required.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
Wellness programs
What You'll Do
Assume primary responsibility for long-term planning of the strategic direction of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
Consistently apply critical thinking skills to develop points of view and collaborate with OSP unit leadership and staff to improve OSP operations.
Design and prepare department data and performance reports to deliver and present to the research office leadership. Develop measurable goals and metrics for each of the three OSP units.
Work with leadership of the three units to deeply understand the respective business processes and direct the day-to-day operations of OSP.
Provide critical leadership on issues related to proposal development and submission, award negotiation, award management and closeout. Monitor emerging trends to ensure an efficient infrastructure within OSP.
Provide support to Research Leadership (VP and AVPs in the Research Office) for policy issues related to sponsored projects.
Understand and interpret complex federal regulations and develop internal policies to ensure compliance.
Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with signature authority for proposals, agreements, and post-award documentation for WVURC/WVU.
Responsible for independently gaining and maintaining access to sponsor portals, as needed.
Oversee the preparation of required special reports for grants and special programs.
Plan, develop, and implement... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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