Asst Director, Research Admtn

Temple University's College of Education is searching for an Assistant Director of Research Administration.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Research Administration will work closely with the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). The incumbent will primarily take the lead, handle the day-to-day pre, and post award operations related to a portfolio of sponsored research. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring external funded grants and contracts involving all pre-award activities, including compliance with granting agencies and university policies. Serve as the primary liaison to faculty on the pre-award process, and related policies and procedures, developing budgets for pre-award submissions, maintaining the College grant databases, providing ad-hoc and regular post award financial reports and projections to faculty and administrators, and other grant management duties as assigned. The position requires a strong customer services orientation and the incumbent must possess the ability to interpret and apply University, College and sponsor policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and at least four or more years of directly related administrative and grant management experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Required Background Checks & Clearances:

• Handling of cash, checks & credit cards and managing financial transactions
• Access to Personally Identifiable Information

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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