Assistant Director of Contracts and Compliance

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Contract and Compliance plays a critical role in supporting the mission of the University by ensuring that all sponsored projects and contracts are managed in full compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. This role ensures accountability, transparency, and regulatory alignment for all externally funded grants—contributing to institutional excellence, capacity building, and community impact.

Reporting to the Director of Government Sponsored Programs and Research / Title III, the Assistant Director of Contract and Compliance oversees the review, negotiation, and management of contracts and agreements related to sponsored programs. This grant funded position is also responsible for monitoring Time and Effort certification, providing training to faculty and staff, and maintaining institutional readiness for internal and external audits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Compliance Oversight & Risk Mitigation

• Act as the primary liaison for grant compliance, ensuring full alignment with federal, state, institutional, and sponsor-specific regulations—including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), EDGAR, and agency-specific requirements such as those from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), and National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Review, negotiate, and manage grant contracts, cooperative agreements, and subawards to ensure alignment with federal, state, and university policies.
• Assist in the development of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor and audit grant-funded programs for compliance, and coordinate timely resolution of discrepancies or disallowances with principal investigators and relevant departments.
• Informs principal investigators / project directors of any compliance issues regarding grantor agency regulations, and disallowances with their program. Assists in correcting discrepancies and monitors corrective actions.
• Works as part of a team with other grants office staff in performing grants office activities and assists the office with maintaining and analysis of awards to inform future decisions / plans to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Time & Effort Certification

Grant & Contract Support

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred :

Preferred Skills and Competencies