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AssociateDirector,PreAward
“Associate Director, PreAward at SMU. Skills: Pre-award administration, Research compliance, Staff supervision. Provide leadership. Provide operational oversight”
Industry & Context.
Problem analysis; Solution devising
On-campus position, In-person position, Sit for long periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 5+ years experience required, Knowledge of federal regulations required, Experience reviewing proposals required, Leadership skills required, Team management skills required, Experience supervising staff required, Manage competing deadlines required
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, Experience with electronic systems preferred, CRA certification preferred, CPRA certification preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide operational oversight
Supervise pre-award staff
Train pre-award staff
Mentor pre-award staff
Evaluate pre-award staff
Set performance standards
Oversee pre-award activities
Obtain internal approvals
Review complex proposals
Review high-risk proposals
Review high-dollar proposals
Provide expert guidance
Ensure proposals meet requirements
Interpret sponsor regulations
Apply institutional policies
Ensure compliance with cost principles
Ensure compliance with eligibility
Ensure compliance with budget justifications
Ensure compliance with documentation
Identify compliance risks
Mitigate compliance risks
Support internal reviews
Support compliance monitoring
Serve as trusted advisor
Collaborate with Post-Award
Collaborate with Contracts
Collaborate with Compliance
Collaborate with Finance
Collaborate with Legal
Collaborate with Research Development
Communicate policy updates
Communicate sponsor changes
Communicate best practices
Analyze pre-award workflows
Improve customer service
Support system implementation
Support system optimization
Contribute to SOP development
Contribute to training materials
Contribute to reference guides
Assist with reporting
Support institutional growth
Support strategic funding
Recommend policy improvements
Recommend procedure improvements
Recommend staffing model improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Post-Award; Collaborate with Contracts; Collaborate with Compliance; Collaborate with Finance; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with Research Development
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