Senior Director Post Award Grant Management

Senior Director Post Award Grant Management

University of North Texas, Denton

Title: Senior Director Post Award Grant Management

Employee Classification: Sr Dir, Grant & Contract Admin

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier‑1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional services for externally funded sponsored projects and envisioning an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas’ commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

The Senior Director Grants & Contracts Administration for Post Award Grant Management is a critical leadership role within the Grants & Contracts Administration unit of the Division of Research & Innovation. The Senior Director will lead the development and implementation of standardized post‑award policies, procedures, and training programs across UNT. This position is responsible for restoring operational integrity and compliance across UNT’s research enterprise.

They will oversee staff and management of effort reporting, subrecipient monitoring, financial reconciliation, and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of closely related professional experience.

• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex organization structure.
• Skill in active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision‑making.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and methods, and…