Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional time on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

The Associate Director of Sponsored Programs is the primary person at UNC Asheville identified with sponsored research/grants administration. He/she provides assistance to many campus entities (all of academic Affairs personnel, University Advancement, NC Center for Health and Wellness, Chancellors staff, University Legal Counsel, and Senior Staff) on a variety of topics and issues. In addition to grants preparation, submittal, and awards, he/she is responsible for all compliance, conflict of interest, and export controls issues related to sponsored programs and University property. This work is done independently and requires a high-level of knowledge and experience.

The Associate Director performs work relating to sponsored program administration, including negotiating, evaluating, and managing contract and grants, proposal review, and budget development and monitoring. This position advises principal investigators or project directors in preparing and processing grant proposals and reviews proposals for correct formats and general compliance requirements. Duties include identifying funding sources, advising principle investigators, institutional or agency officials and sponsoring agencies regarding contract interpretation and adherence to grant stipulations, ensuring compliance with terms and of contract pertaining to effort reporting, expenditures, and personnel actions, and maintaining records on all grants administered. Provides input into the formulation of university policies, procedures, programs, and services guidelines related to sponsored program activity. Serves as a liaison for externally funded activities between the campus, federal/state/local government agencies, and the sponsor.

This position requires post-baccalaureate credentials: a master's/professional degree in an appropriate field (e.g., information management, library science, business administration, business law), or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent training (e.g., certificate(s)), and experience may also be considered.

The preferred candidate for this position will have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of progressive experience related to grants administration and/or sponsored programs. Prior experience in higher education is desired.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.