Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

Position Title Director of Research and Sponsored Programs Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from historically underrepresented candidates. Please see our full non-discrimination statement below. The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. 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Garcia Title IX Coordinator The Office of Equity and Diversity Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Rm 311 University Mission The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University's mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at Department Research Support/Sponsored Programs Job Purpose The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and stimulates academic research and scholarly activities at The University of Scranton. These activities include supporting and encouraging research and grant writing within academic affairs by supervising the grant development, review, approval, and compliance process, and supporting faculty in pursuit of approved grant opportunities. Essential Duties Directs the activities of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: plans, coordinates, and assesses services; manages workflow and budgets and coordinates with the Office of the Treasurer on matters related to grant accounting Provide primary support for an institutional review, approval, and pre/post award compliance process for grants and sponsored programs Systematically share information about potential grant opportunities to inform faculty about applicable opportunities that are consistent with university objectives and faculty or department interests Identifies programmatic grant opportunities and engages faculty and administration in grant writing activities for extramural funding of institutional, multi-interdisciplinary, and international projects in a timely manner that is consistent with University objectives and faculty interests Manages student research programs, including the Student Opportunities in Academic Research (SOAR) Program, Faculty Student Research Program (FSRP), student travel fund, and annual Celebration of Student Scholars Assists the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs in reviewing, developing, and implementing research policies Work with the Office of Institutional Reporting and Data Analytics to develop and maintain commonly needed grant information and to assist grant writers with gathering institutional data relevant to particular grant submissions Serve as a liaison with external grant firms to provide assistance on grant related projects Supports the administrative function of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Remain aware of interests and funding needs in cooperation with faculty and administrators to identify potential grant opportunities Additional Skills Required Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience, with external grant and contract sources, grant proposal preparations processes, and federal research compliance regulations and issues Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Dedication, reliability, attention to detail and the ability to function under deadline pressure Demonstrated significant high-quality writing/editing ability Experience in managing multiple tasks Must be able to support the University's commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission Minimum Education Requirements A master's degree in a relevant field is required Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in research support, grant coordination and processes, and/or project development is required Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 3 University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12 Posting Details Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S0834P Open Date 05/16/2024 Close Date 06/16/2024 Open Until Filled No