Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations (Remote)

The Assistant Director, Post-Award Operations is responsible for facilitating grant processes, managing award and contract administration, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires a strong understanding of research administration regulations and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of grant processes and award/contract management
• Project facilitation and management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details
• Knowledge of best practices in research administration and current regulations
• Proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations
• Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies
• Ability to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403B retirement savings plan and match
• Tuition remission
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program