Associate Director of Programs

Overview

UNC Asheville Overview
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Position Type EHRA Staff

Title Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Position Number 000021

Recruitment Range $62,000-$68,000

Work Schedule And Hours Typical hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional time on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time

Months Per Year 12 Months

The Associate Director of Sponsored Programs is the primary person at UNC Asheville identified with sponsored research/grants administration. He/she provides assistance to many campus entities (all of academic Affairs personnel, University Advancement, NC Center for Health and Wellness, Chancellor’s staff, University Legal Counsel, and Senior Staff) on a variety of topics and issues. In addition to grants preparation, submittal, and awards, he/she is responsible for all compliance, conflict of interest, and export controls issues related to sponsored programs and University property.

This work is done independently and requires a high level of knowledge and experience.

The Associate Director performs work relating to sponsored program administration, including negotiating, evaluating, and managing contract and grants, proposal review, and budget development and monitoring. This position advises principal investigators or project directors in preparing and processing grant proposals and reviews proposals for correct formats and general compliance requirements. Duties include identifying funding sources, advising principal investigators, institutional or agency officials and sponsoring agencies regarding contract interpretation and adherence to grant stipulations, ensuring compliance with terms of contract pertaining to effort reporting, expenditures, and personnel actions, and maintaining records on all grants administered.

Provides input into the formulation of university policies, procedures, programs, and services guidelines related to sponsored program activity. Serves as a liaison for externally funded activities between the campus, federal/state/local government agencies, and the sponsor.

Exempt

This position requires post-baccalaureate credentials: a master’s/professional degree in an appropriate field (e.g., information management, library science, business administration, business law), or a bachelor’s degree plus equivalent training (e.g., certificate(s)), and experience may also be considered.

The preferred candidate for this position will have a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of progressive experience related to grants administration and/or sponsored programs. Prior experience in higher education is desired.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding grants administration and budget management;
• Legal knowledge to develop, review, edit, and recommend sub-award contracts;
• Training in, and knowledge of, export controls standards and issues, including: international travel of university personnel, use of university facilities by international guests, transport of equipment and documents across international boundaries, and documentation and licensing of all the above;
• Ability to master several types of online and desk top computer software, including: archival, data management, budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and…