Sr. Manager, Pre-Award (University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center)

Overview

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs directs and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division at the assigned facilities. The Sr. Manager operates with the goals of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposal, as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars. Further, the incumbent develops and implements policies and methods that further these goals. Identifies potential donors or sources of funding and plans outreach strategies. Participates in the development of grants applications and proposals. Schedules and oversees planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Trains, mentors, and supervises sponsored programs staff members, and prepares performance reports. Negotiates contractual provisions with potential partners. Develops and provides reports or documentation needed to secure and maintain funding and grants. Ensures that grants and contracts adhere to organizational standards. Acts as department expert and primary point of contact on funding issues and disputes. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

  • Leads a Pre-Award team responsible for the preparation and submission of a high-volume, complex portfolio of proposals including NIH P, K, F, U, T as well as other mechanisms.
  • Reviews and approves proposals and non-financial agreements on behalf of SCCC, including new, resubmissions, renewals, transfers, MOUs, Collaboration Agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements.
  • Provides direction to the Pre-Award team on a wide range of research administration topics including pre-award, non-financial post-award activities, research agreements and compliance.
  • Provides guidance to researchers on a broad range of research administration topics including sponsor and institutional guidelines.
  • Liaison between the SCCC Pre-Award team, other SCCC teams, PIs, other UM departments and sponsors.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and balance compliance oversight with flexibility and judgment.
  • Expertise in research administration compliance including Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations, conflict of interest and electronic submission systems.
  • Responsible for performing grant management activities (Independently prepare, coordinate and monitor submission of grant proposals, progress reports and special projects. This includes creating budgets, timelines, outlines, preparing documents for meetings, administrative paperwork, forms and submission of full proposals).
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the Pre-Award team.
  • Develop and maintain training and onboarding materials for the Pre-Award team.
  • Hire and train new team members
  • Track data/metrics to gauge Pre-Award team performance and make recommendations for improvement to the Executive Director for Cancer Center Operations.
  • Lead Pre-Award team meetings and present on Pre-Award team performance and other topics as assigned.

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.

Apply for job #R100056571 at https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/.

Contact Information

Company
University of Miami
First Name
Jorge
Last Name
Vazquez
Address
Phone
3052435708
Contact Email
jorgevazquez@med.miami.edu
Contact URL
https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCareerStaff/job/Sr-Manager--Sponsored-Programs_R100056571-2

Background Information

Education
4-Year Degree
Years of Experience
7
Industries
  • Hospital
  • College/University
Categories
  • Sponsored Projects/Programs
  • Research Administrator/Manager
  • Grants and Contracts
  • Department Administrator
  • Business Manager
  • Administrator or Administrative
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US
Security Clearance
None

Target Job Information

Salary
67,300-Neg
Job Type
  • Full Time