ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PRE-AWARD SERVICES, Sponsored Programs
The Associate Director will oversee, direct and mentor a team of Research Administrators/Sr. Administrators and Award Analysts/Sr. Analysts (approximately 8 professionals) focused on service excellence, continuous improvement and compliance with policies, processes and regulations.
Provides quality control over the work output of the unity by clarifying and enforcing standard operating procedures, staff accountability and quality standards.
Monitors and reports on team productivity and status as required or requested by OSP leadership and the BU Research community.
Manages relationships, expectations and interactions with the BU research community while serving as a liaison for OSP’s internal clients (Principal Investigators, Academic Departments and other administrative offices) and external clients, including both federal and non-federal sponsors.
Serves as a subject matter expert, advising OSP staff and the broader research community on a variety of areas impacted by or relating to research administration, including proposal review and submission, award negotiation and acceptance and non-financial post award management through closeout. This position reports to the Director of Pre-Award Services.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.