Assistant Director

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Research Administrative Services leadership in the day-to-day operations and administrative management of staff performing pre- or post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division or school.
• Assists RAS leadership to hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Coaches staff to ensure appropriate professional development.
• Assigns and reviews work of staff.
• Monitors compliance with agency and University reporting regulations.
• Tracks metrics to monitor efficiency and efficacy, generates reports, and helps determine if operational adjustments and improvements should be made.
• Works with stakeholders to address any problems or issues that arise and seeks the involvement of the RAS Director, as necessary.
• Interacts with central offices of research administration and external sponsors.
• Works with RAS leadership and team to create new processes and efficiencies, where needed.
• Provides a set of consistent and standardized reports to RAS leadership and other leaders on a regular basis.
• Responds to requests for data and information.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in grants and contracts management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is desired.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location.  Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.  Emory does not approve as a primary work location in the following states; NJ, AK, and HI, any U.S. Territories or outside of the United States.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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