Clemson University Hiring for Director of Post Awards at Clemson, SC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of complex and innovative business and administrative activities related to sponsored and external research funding for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. This position has college-wide responsibility for establishing and maintaining the accounting practices and standards of research grants, distribution of research generated funding, and budgetary oversight in coordination with Grants and Contract Administration. Other duties as required.

JOB DUTIES:

35% – Essential – SUPERVISION: Lead and supervise CECAS Post Award team in the daily financial functions related to sponsored research. Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports. Establish performance metrics and set expectations of direct reports based on established strategy for post awards. Leader in budget preparations for Department Chairs, COS, and ADR as needed. Oversee financial training and best practices related to grants for the College -collaborating with the offices of the ADR, pre award, CECAS business office and GCA. Coordinate the on-boarding for new financial staff. Hold regular post-award staff meetings. Resolve issues as needed.

30% – Essential – OPERATIONS: Direct fiscal responsibility for budgeting, managing, reporting and balancing of CECAS’ grant funding and associated revenues generated from research activities such as incentive and GAD. Management and responsibility for operational processes and procedures including compliance with University, Federal, State, and Sponsor guidelines. Serve as CECAS point of contact on post award matters. Lead efforts with Principal Investigators and Department Chairs to project research budget and cost share needs. Review business processes for all academic units, approve budgetary action as needed. Work collaboratively with college and university stakeholder groups.

15% – Essential – PROJECT Management: Lead special projects as assigned related to research initiatives as required. Oversee resulting implementation efforts of the post awards grant personnel.

10% – Essential – COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION: Prepare annual cost-share budgets, incentive distribution, GAD distributions. Transfer and communicate funds to departments-follow up on questions. Work with CECAS Business office on annual budget requirements. Ensure grant expenditure and financial backup documentation is retained. Prepare annual research expenditure reports as required. Work with leadership team on new reporting as needed. Maintain college-level grant databases and ensure accuracy. Prepare and present college-level financial reports related to grants.

10% – Essential – LEADERSHIP: Serve as a leader in the college’s staff leadership team. Oversee the development of training/update material for the college financial team monthly meetings. Actively seek out areas of improvement related to grants and provide guidance on process improvements and implement changes through the post award team. Build strong collaboration between Pre-Awards, GCA and business office groups. Attend required meetings on behalf of the CECAS Dean, ADR, COS as needed. Present professional material as needed to administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree with multiple accounting courses and professional experience directing professional accounting, auditing, banking, or finance employees.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, financial management or other relevant degree
Work Experience – 5+ years of grant related financial experience and supervisory experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge – Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others – Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input – Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% – Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5; Expected Salary Range: $81,400 – $123,700.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 6, 2023 at 11:59PM ET

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.