Director - Edward Griffiths

Director

Purpose

Purpose: Directs all aspects of program development under the direction of Executive Director, Division for Enterprise Development. Essential Functions

Function 1: Providing technical pre- and post-award support to program directors throughout the Division in the development, review and submission of all routine to complex grant and contract proposals by providing leadership and guidance as to the content of Division responses and compliance with grantor/contractor technical, budgetary, and assurance requirements. 20 % Time Function 2: Reviewing completed proposal applications and agreements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the requirements, policies, and procedures of the Division, University, the University of Texas System, and the prospective funding agency. 20 % Time Function 3: Overseeing and directing of the personnel, work product, budget, and space resources related to managed projects. 10 % Time Function 4: Controlling the quality of the proposal output of the Division by establishing standard operating procedures. 10 % Time Function 5: Managing and meeting expectations of the Division's internal clients (centers, academic departments, other administrative offices, etc.). 10 % Time Function 6: Managing and meeting expectations and requirements of the Division's external clients such as federal, state, and local agencies, private sector entities, and not-for- profit organizations. 10 % Time Function 7: Serving as the Division's representative when requested. 10 % Time Function 8: Interacting with representatives from external and internal sponsors, clients and stakeholders. 10 % Time Marginal/Incidental Functions

Marginal/Incidental Functions: Other functions as assigned. Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in business or public administration; active certification required in the administration or management of contracts, grants, or project management i.e. Certified Texas Contracts Manager (CTCM), Certified Grants Manager, or Project Management Professional (PMP). Minimum of 10 years experience in higher education and state agency program management and development. Minimum of 3 years experience at a director level of a university or state agency program development or pre-award sponsored project office. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with no less than four (4) direct reports. Thorough understanding of OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133, and related CFRs, FFATA, and federal/state agency regulations regarding grant and contract administration. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major, graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint). Occasional travel for training seminars and professional meetings. Strong interpersonal skills and verbal skills essential. Ability with a high degree of proficiency to manage and resolve a multitude of complex tasks and issues. Exacting accuracy in all phases of work. Proficiency in written and verbal communication to interpret administrative policy; communicates with faculty and staff; negotiates and corresponds with a funding agency or sponsor.