Executive Director, Research Administration

The University of Miami Office of Research Administration (ORA) seeks an Executive Director to provide leadership, oversight and management of ORA's mission for the Coral Gables, Rosenstiel, and Medical Campuses for Pre-award, Post-award, and Strategic Initiatives divisions.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration, the Executive Director is responsible for supervision of all personnel under the pre-award unit and partners with academic and departmental leadership to facilitate transparent and accountable research administration in support of principal investigators and the University's research mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide grants management expertise for 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
• Direct, review, and submit proposals; coordinate accounting of funds from Federal agencies, industry and foundations
• Monitor compliance with agency and UM requirements for all pre/post activities
• Oversee preparation and submission of fiscal reports to agencies and institutional leadership
• Develop strategic initiatives to increase Federal costing policy awareness and ensure compliance
• Maintain effective relationships with Federal representatives and facilitate audits
• Supervise Associate Directors and ORA staff

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Law, Business, or Public Administration highly preferred
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in research administration
• Prior experience managing staff in research administration setting
• Thorough knowledge of sponsored program regulations
• Expertise in proposal preparation, contracting accounting, and finance principles
• Demonstrated leadership in research administration setting
• Proficient with research/grant administration software and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation