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Brandeis University seeks to hire a Manager, Post Award Grant Administration. This is a high-level post-award research administration
position responsible for the the post-award management, administration and oversight of a large and diverse portfolio of federal and
non-federal grants, contracts and sub-awards for several major research centers and institutes at The Heller School for Social Policy and
Management. Serves as the primary liaison between the University and principal investigators to ensure compliance with sponsor regulations
and University requirements. Works closely with principal investigators and researchers to provide financial information as well as advising
on fiscal matters when needed.
Job Description
While supervising a staff of three, manages post-award
requirements for designated departments, programs, centers or organizations.
- Requires working closely with the principal
investigator and Brandeis’ Sponsored Programs Accounting Department to ensure all sponsor and institution policies and deadlines are
met. - Manages the administrative and fiscal aspects of a large and diverse portfolio of both federal and non-federal grants and
contacts. Successful management requires sensitivity to the needs of individual investigators, knowledge of sponsor, institutional and
department requirements. Display competency interpreting sponsor requirements while addressing all of the in-house systems and departments
(Sponsored Programs Accounting, Office of Research Administration, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Human Resources). - Monitors
budgeting and spending on grant budgets throughout the duration of the award. Reviews and approves all expenditures against awarded projects
to ensure compliance with the OMB Uniform Guidance and individual sponsor requirements, as well as institutional policies and
procedures. - Assists principal investigators and research staff to properly allocate salary costs to sponsored awards consistent
with research effort as new awards are received and throughout the life of the award as staff activities change. Responsible for preparing
prospective and retroactive payroll adjustments as needed. - Work closely with Sponsored Programs Accounting in preparation of
invoices and financial reporting as required by sponsors. - Assists principal investigators in the preparation of grant/contract
continuation applications, including clarification of policies with funding agencies, preparing and editing budgets and budget narratives;
ensuring all application directives are met and responded to appropriately under strict deadlines.
Skills &
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. At least 5-8 years of related work experience.
To be successful, the ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and time management skills to achieve timely progress on
multiple simultaneous complex projects; meet tight deadlines, goals, objectives and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy;
interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with staff & faculty, colleagues, campus departments and other outside
agencies.
Computer skills and experience in, but not limited to, Access, Word, Excel and the skills to manipulate, extract and
analyze data. Experience with Workday a plus.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to
providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with
respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,
including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics
protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
