Director-Sponsored Projects Admin

Shared Services: Post Award- (Full-Time, Day Shift) -

Job Summary: The Director of Sponsored Projects Administration is responsible for overseeing financial and administrative activities related to sponsored projects management. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, manages financial reconciliation and reporting processes, and provides analytical support to faculty, staff, and administrators. Requires strong leadership, advanced accounting and reconciliation skills, and the ability to design and maintain systems that safeguard institutional resources. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required. Minimum five years of experience in accounting, budget management, and or sponsored projects administration required. Experience with account reconciliations, audit processes, and financial compliance in higher education or healthcare research environment strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reconciliation, and complex grant/contract reporting. Expertise in federal, state, and sponsor regulations governing sponsored research (e.g., Uniform Guidance). Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and support decision-making. Proficiency in financial and administrative systems; advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop staff, and enforce policies consistently and fairly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Detailed oriented and quick learner. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or Certified Pre Award Administrator (CPRA) preferred.