Assistant Director, Offc Research & Proj Admn

Location: City of Albany

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Hybrid locations:
Remote Work - New York:
Rochester - NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R267189

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:200050 Ofc for Research & Project Admin

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 113

Compensation Range:$77,216.00 - $
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Directs the complete range of daily administrative tasks associated with the assigned department including assisting in reviewing proposals for consistency with University sponsor policies, helping those interested in obtaining external support for research and training projects, and managing intellectual property. Works with Federal and private sponsors to ensure compliance with sponsors' administrative policies and procedures. Responsible for the review, approval, submission, negotiation, and acceptance of sponsored research agreements.

Manages staff, including hiring, performance reviews, personal development, and other personnel actions.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** Sponsored Projects Management:  Facilitates effective management of a diverse portfolio of sponsored research activity for the entire University community, overseeing all pre-award and non-financial post-award matters.  Ensures thorough review of grants, contracts and subawards for consistency and compliance with sponsor’s and University’s policies and guidelines while providing adequate consideration of faculty member’s scientific interests.
Serves as signatory on behalf of the University for sponsored projects.  Facilitates the negotiation of acceptable terms and conditions in all sponsored contracts.

Provides interpretation of federal regulations, sponsor terms and conditions and University policy with regard to sponsored projects for ORPA staff and the University research community.  Remains current in new and evolving funding agency compliance requirements

Review and negotiate agreements for sponsored projects. Includes the ability to analyze and correctly interpret regulatory and contractual requirements and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, university policies, and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations associated with sponsored projects and clinical trials. Responsible for pre-award and post-award duties such as reviewing, preparing, negotiating, executing, and managing research agreements, contract amendments, and clinical trial agreements with Federal,  commercial, and  Non-Profit entities.

Communication, Training and Education Responsibilities:  Through daily communications  and frequent training presentations maintains consistent communication with the University community to educate on federal regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA), the Federal Information Management Information Act (FISMA), the Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA),  E-Verify,  human subject and animal use in research, conflict of interest and export control.
Maintains a close working relationship with senior University Officers, academic administrators, faculty, funding sponsor program and administrative officials, University central offices,…