Pre-Award Manager

Overview

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Pre-Award Manager, which is located within the Sponsored Projects office and is responsible for compliant preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals for the University faculty. The individual supervises pre-award staff and assists faculty with proposal preparation, review, and negotiation, and contract interpretation of awards. This individual works with the Sponsored Projects Post-Award and Grants and Contracts Managers, and assists the Assistant Vice President for Research Administration in establishing, updating, and implementing departmental and institutional policies and procedures. This position has signature authority to legally commit the University in sponsor projects. This position serves as consultant to principal investigators and other university faculty and staff regarding pre-award processes, laws, and regulations. The Pre-Award Manager reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Research Administration at the University of Nevada, Reno but acts in an autonomous manner to setup, manage, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to the fiscal and administrative oversight of sponsored projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years of related professional work experience or a Master's degree and two years of related work experience. Related work experience includes research related activities and staff supervision. Preferred Qualifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Compensation Grade C Contact Information Cheyenne Magpantay - cheyennem@unr.edu APPLY HERE: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Pre-Award-Manager--Sponsored-Projects_R0105694-1 Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a “Top Tier” Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@unr.edu. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at UNR's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.