Manager, Programs; SCCC Post Award-Remote

Position: Manager, Sponsored Programs (SCCC Post Award-Remote)
** Current Employees:
** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager, Sponsored Programs (Post-Award) to work remotely.
** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Manager, Sponsored Programs (A) oversees administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division. The incumbent operates with the objective of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposals, as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars. Additionally, the Manager, Sponsored Programs (A) develops and implements policies and methods that are most effective to that end.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Reviews all material budget variances with the appropriate senior staff and develops appropriate plans of corrective action.
* Prepares monthly variance reports for programs’ management and development.
* Assists in the preparation of grant reports for senior management.
* Maintains portfolios for private and government grants and funds.
* Develops and maintains grant allocation systems.
* Manages monthly overhead and allocation tables and reallocates grant funds based on period reports.
* Formulates comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years.
* Creates and oversees budget, making recommendations for budget modifications when appropriate.
* Approves all disbursement requests for accuracy in coding and availability of funds prior to commitment of funds.
* 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.
*** 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.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
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* Experience:

** Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** Knowledge of business and management principles.
* Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
* Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
* Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
* Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.#
** Department Specific Functions
** The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Post-Award team as a Manager, Sponsored Programs (Post-Award) to manage the center’s dynamic portfolio of sponsored (federal, state, foundation/private) research awards. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, the Manager leads a team, which provides expert research administration and financial management services to cancer center members. Applicants must have relevant federal grant (NIH) and Workday financial system experience to be considered for this role.

As a cancer center leader, the Manager forges connections with colleagues across the university to manage the center’s research portfolio effectively and efficiently. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, the Manager interfaces with faculty, center leadership, functional offices across the university, leaders of other departments, and external partners.

Department Specific Functions
* Oversees the day-to-day operations of Post-Award team members including review of project expenditures, financial reconciliation, report preparation, financial forecasting, effort certification and award closeout.
* Utilizes Workday financial systems to manage grant finances, process transactions, and generate reports.
* Ensures adherence to institutional policies, sponsor guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
* Serves as a liaison between researchers,…