Creates and oversees budget, making recommendations for budget modifications when appropriate.
Approves all disbursement requests for accuracy in coding and availability of funds prior to commitment of funds.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manger, Sponsored Programs to work at the Medical Campus. The Manager works independently to address Pre-Award administration including preparation of sponsored proposal applications in adherence with sponsoring agency and University of Miami requirements. This individual will be expected to function independently, to initiate activities according to established timetables and use good judgment in answering questions and mitigate problems. Hybrid/remote work arrangements negotiable.
This is a departmental Pre-Award position.
Directs and supervises Pre-Award sponsored programs operations, including workload assignment, staff performance, hiring, onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development.
Oversees preparation, review, institutional routing, approval, and submission of sponsored funding proposals to federal, state, foundation, industry, and other external sponsors.
Provides leadership for complex and strategic proposals, including multidisciplinary, multi-investigator, multi-project, institutional training, center, cooperative agreement, and other large-scale applications.
Interprets sponsor solicitations and policies and provides authoritative guidance regarding application requirements, institutional policies, federal regulations, eligibility, deadlines, and administrative requirements.
Oversees proposal budget development and review, including salaries, fringe benefits, indirect costs, cost sharing, subawards, sponsor limitations, and budget justifications.
Ensures proposal compliance and institutional approval, coordinating as required with the Office of Research Administration, Contracts, Finance, and other institutional offices.
Serves as a senior advisor and primary Pre-Award resource to faculty and research leadership, resolving complex administrative issues and facilitating timely, compliant proposal submissions. Provides reporting on volume and service-related metrics.
Develops and implements Pre-Award policies, SOPs, templates, training programs, and process improvements to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality research administration.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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Job Status
Full time
Employee Type
Staff
