Associate Director of Post-Award

Associate Director of Post-Award

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*

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  Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
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  Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity, adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
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  Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
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  Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) supports the SU community in securing and managing external funding for scholarship and programmatic initiatives; assisting SU faculty and staff in advancing their scholarship, research, and creative works; pursuing strategic initiatives; and furthering community engagement in pursuit of these goals.

The Associate Director (AD) of Post-Award is a newly created leadership role responsible for overseeing post-award operations, including financial monitoring, compliance, reporting, and award closeout. This position ensures effective coordination of all post-award activities—such as budget revisions, faculty payroll actions, and agency reporting—while serving as a key liaison between faculty, university offices, and sponsors. This position will lead the development of post-award policies and procedures grounded in best practices, supervise the Grant Management Specialist, and chair the Grants Administration Partners (GAP) working group.

As a member of the ORSP leadership team, the AD collaborates with the Director and Associate Directors of Research Development (RD) and Pre-award to promote responsible stewardship, institutional compliance, and efficient grant management.

This role requires a proactive, service-oriented professional who takes initiative and operates with a continuous process improvement mindset. This person must manage competing demands and maintain a high attention to detail. Serving as a resource of grants management for the ORSP team and for principal investigators and other campus constituents, this individual must exhibit excellent communication and customer service skills. The role requires someone who can manage complex logistics, support research and reporting efforts, and contribute meaningfully to the strategic goals of the ORSP.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, eligible for full medical, vision, and dental benefits. The salary range is $83,600 - $87,550 depending upon experience. After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The AD of Post-Award provides strategic oversight of post-award operations and directly supervises the Grant Management Specialist. This position also leads the Grants Administration Partners (GAP) working group, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and fostering collaboration across campus units.

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