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Job TitleDirector, Research and Sponsored ProgramsAgencyWest Texas A&M UniversityDepartmentVice President For Research And ComplianceProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCanyon, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionThe A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits at https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.htmlThe Director is responsible for the comprehensive management of the office of Sponsored Research Services and for providing vision and leadership in the areas of grant and contract negotiation/administration, analyzing and interpreting policy and procedures related to research administration, and developing/disseminating research administration-related information to the campus. The Director is expected to build and maintain positive relations with partnering offices as well as internal and external customers.Responsibilities:
Provide strategic reports on sponsored project activity.
Assist faculty, staff and students in proposal development.
Research possible funding opportunities.
Interpret and administer projects in accordance with federal, state, funding agencies and Texas A&M System regulations and guidelines.
Represent SRS on various compliance committees.
Review and, if necessary, negotiate all awards/extensions/revisions.
Participate in long range planning for externally funded research.
Facilitates collaboration both on & off campus focused on external funding.
Leads, directs and manages staff and the office of Sponsored Research Services.
Other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications:
Masters or equivalent combination of experience and education.
10 years of research administration experience with minimum of 3 years of the experience in an institution of higher education.
Broad knowledge of the life cycle of a sponsored project.
Personnel management.
Budgeting.
Knowledge/understanding of federal, state and funding agencies policies/guidelines including compliance requirements.
Ability to review and negotiate complex grants and contracts.
General knowledge of intellectual property and tech transfer.
Collegial leadership.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines.
Commitment to diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate
CRA
Experience with electronic proposal submission programs.
Intellectual property and tech transfer experience.
Applicant Instructions:Please include the following with your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Three references
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Although the attachment box is labeled “CV/Resume,” more than one document may be included. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with downloading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.West Texas A&M University is a four-year public university that serves a diverse population of more than 9,900 students representing 48 states, 55 countries and four U.S. territories. In 2016, The Chronicle of Education recognized WTAMU as a “Great College to Work For” in its annual survey on the academic workplace. WTAMU’s more than 800 employees enjoy a growing, dynamic university built on a foundation of respect, support, camaraderie, engagement and dedication, while students thrive in an atmosphere committed to personal attention and teaching excellence.West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed todiversity.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (806) 651-2114.Useful Links:
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