Assistant Director, Pre-Award Operations School of Medicine | Saint Louis University

JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Director of Pre-Award Operations will lead a team of pre-award professionals committed to expanding research funding at the School of Medicine (SOM) and elevating the scale and eminence of SLU research.

This position is responsible for oversight of all pre-award activities within the SOM GO Center, faculty and staff pre-award training, and ensuring compliance of federal regulations and sponsor guidelines, as well as University policies and procedures.

This position works closely with the Office of the Vice President for Research related to their review, approval, and submission of award proposals and Just-in-Time requests.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the daily pre-award operations of the SOM GO Center while supervising SOM pre-award staff members who support faculty in grant management Educates and trains SOM faculty and pre-award team members on appropriate grant management or pre-award regulations, processes, and policies Interacts and collaborates with the Office of the Vice President for Research related to their review, approval, and submission of award proposals and Just-in-Time requests, as well various internal administrative research, and compliance staff (e.

g., IRB, COI, IACUC, IBC) Monitors compliance with external sponsor and University regulations regarding pre-award management in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research Acts as a resource to the SOM pre-award team on interpreting external sponsors regulations and guidelines Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of grant development, proposals, applications, and administration Knowledge of best practices in research administration and current regulations in the areas of research administration (OMB A-21, A-110, A-113, or the Uniform Guidance) or interpretation of similar regulations Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration Project facilitation and management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills and ability to work with various sponsor electronic systems Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details Proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations with the diverse campus community and representatives from foundations and federal agencies Ability to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high volume workload periods Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, heavy-volume department Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters Ability to travel to various on-campus locations on a frequent basis required Some travel may be required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree Three years experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic setting PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree