Associate Director Business Affairs

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success. About the Cooperative Grants Office (CGO) The Cooperative Grants Office (CGO) in the Office ofResearch supports the development of sponsored research proposalsfor most colleges across the University of Cincinnati. The CGOstaff are responsible for proposal development, review andsubmission, as well as supporting post-proposal clarifications andupdates. Job Overview The CGO office is seeking an Associate Director BusinessAffairs to lead the CGO team in supporting research administrationand proposal submission activities. This position providesleadership, training, and strategic guidance to staff while servingas a key partner to the Executive Director. The Associate Directoris responsible for ensuring staff receive ongoing training andupdates on federal and state regulations, and University policiesregarding sponsored research projects. Essential Functions Develop, recommend, implement, and communicate financial and administrative policies and procedures. Oversee the development and submission of a large volume of proposal submissions for faculty and staff across the University. Develop, implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies to ensure compliance with established deadlines and operational standards. Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative for the University. Establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. Assess, evaluate and implement major Initiatives. Assist in the development and submission of sponsored research projects. Provide training to staff, including ongoing training to support changes in rules, regulations and guidance related to sponsored projects. Liaise with college leadership and business officers to build and maintain relationships and capture college-specific policies for sponsored projects. Coordinate with internal University offices, including finance, compliance, contracting and other offices as necessary to develop processes and ensure requirements are captured for sponsored research compliance. May develop and control of substantial departmental budgets and resources. May approve major capital expenditures. May forecast financial and facilities requirements. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree must be in Business Administration or related field. Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Five (5) years of financial and administrative experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Minimum five (5) years in sponsored research position in higher education. Certifications in research administration Demonstrated understanding of Uniform Guidance, federal sponsors (NIH, NSF, DOE, etc.) and other regulations related to grant funding. Previous management experience is highly preferred. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include: Comprehensive TuitionRemission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our CareersPage. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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