Director Of Research Administration

Job Title Director of Research Administration Position Number 940760 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Col of Health and Human Perf Department Homepage https://hhp.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department HLTH/HUMAN PERF,COLLEGE OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Specialist Working Title Director of Research Administration Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $78,246 - $85,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Organizational Unit Overview

The College of Health and Human Performance provides a long history grants management at the College level and has grown its portfolio so that it manages its own college-level pre- and post-award team. The College of Health and Human Performance includes undergraduate and graduation programs with numerous labs that stretch across ECU's east and west campus. Along with a heavy emphasis on undergraduate and graduate education with one of the highest student enrollments per FTE, we have consistently expanded our research enterprise.

Job Duties

The Director of Research Administration is 1.0 FTE position responsible for leading the administration of HHP's growing externally funded research and sponsored programs portfolio. In FY2023, HHP received more external funding than any college except the Brody School of Medicine, and HHP manages active award funds of approximately $24 million. The director operates in a largely independent manner, supervises three research administration staff members, and reports to the Associate Dean for Research of the College of Health and Human Performance. The position is responsible for ensuring HHP's research administration team supports a growing portfolio, minimizes faculty burdens, and ensures compliance with university and funding agency policies. Specifically, the Director of Research Administration will (1) provide pre-award grant support for faculty, staff, and students engaged in a broad range of research and creative activity grants and contracts, (2) supervise pre- and post-award research administrators (currently 3.0 FTE), and (3) be the point of contact for the Office of Research Administration. The Director of Research Administration has a key role in ensuring communication and coordination between HHP investigators, HHP pre- and post-award services, and the Office of Research Administration. The director will maintain a portfolio of pre-award submissions supporting faculty from initiation through submission and formal university review. This position is responsible for leading efforts to efficiently process and coordinate submission of proposals across university systems and processes. The position will lead, manage, and improve pre-award activities, transactions, routing approvals, systems and operating procedure improvements, and required data and compliance reports for the College of HHP. The Director of Research Administration will also work closely with the Research Development Director to coordinate areas of faculty growth and training as well as research development needs.

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

30% - Financial/Administrative Aspects

• Strategically leads and develops HHP Research Administration services in coordination with the HHP Research Development Director and the Associate Dean for Research.

• Supervises research administration staff members working in pre- and post-award.

• Manages and coordinates all administrative, financial, and operational aspects and efforts pertaining to pre-award processes and supervises all post-award administration.

60%

• Proposal Development/Coordination

• Leads pre-award administration of grants and contracts including proposal development coordination, proposal budget, budget justification, sponsor and university proposal forms, sub-recipient coordination, coordination of facilities and administrative costs, space, and co-investigator agreements.

• Complies with policies and procedures from university as well as federal and non-federal sponsors and implements such policies in all grant management practices.

10%

• Promote Research Grant Activities

• Collaborates with CHHP Associate Dean for Research and Research Development Manager to plan and implement activities that promote research/grant activities.

• Serves on institutional committees and participate in institution wide special projects that can improve research administration processes for HHP.

• Collaborates with ORA and attends meetings with ORA staff to ensure maximum compliance and efficiency.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the East Carolina University (ECU) FWA Policy.

In accordance with the ECU FWA Policy, this position requires you to live within a reasonable commuting distance of ECU.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of administrative management or business management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Master's degree

• Five (5) years of related experience in research administration

• Degree(s) in a discipline represented in the College of Health and Human Performance, which includes the departments of Health Education and Promotion, Human Development and Family Science, Interior Design and Merchandising, Kinesiology, Recreation Sciences, and the School of Social Work.

• Experience with grants management software

• Experience with federal sponsor portals (such as Research.gov, eRA commons, ASSIST, NSPIRES, etc.)

• CRA certification, or the ability to apply within 12 months of hire

• Strong computer skills including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets

• Strong financial and analytical skills

• Knowledge of general accounting standards and auditing

• Knowledge of Federal and Non-federal grant and contract policies

Special Instructions to Applicant

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:

(1) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position,

(2) list of three professional references,

(3) current resume/CV.

Screenings begin July 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.

Official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Two to three (2-3) original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters postal mailed to:

Lee Gaylord

• 940760

ECU College of Health & Human Performance

Dean's Office

1000 East 5th Street

Rivers Building 238 West

Mail Stop 505

Greenville, NC 27858

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 07/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Job Close Date

• Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 07/31/2024 Initial Screening Begins 07/15/2024 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71897 AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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