Associate Director, Office Of Research & Sponsored Programs

Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, NC, United States
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Supervise grants and contracts managers
Pre- and post-award assistance
Manage employee lifecycle
** Wake Forest University is seeking an Associate Director for the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in Winston Salem, NC. The role involves leadership of a team managing grants and contracts, providing operational support, and ensuring compliance in research administration. **

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will oversee the full employee lifecycle for Grants and Contracts Managers (GCMs), including hiring, onboarding, professional development, and workload distribution.
  • This role involves providing pre- and post-award assistance to researchers and serving as the primary GCM for departments with lower proposal volume.
  • Key responsibilities include assessing GCM performance, designing training materials, managing grant funds, preparing proposals, and analyzing financial operations.

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** Wake Forest University is seeking an Associate Director for the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in Winston Salem, NC. The role involves leadership of a team managing grants and contracts, providing operational support, and ensuring compliance in research administration. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise Grants and Contracts Managers
  • Pre- and post-award assistance
  • Manage employee lifecycle
  • Assess performance with input
  • Serve as technical resource
  • Develop training materials
  • Manage faculty grant funds
  • Prepare proposal budgets
  • Analyze accounting policies
  • Compile study reports
  • Coordinate graduate student appointments
  • Process invoices and expenditures
  • Oversee journal entries

Nice-to-have

  • Foster team cohesion
  • Equitable allocation of resources
  • Proactive response to needs
  • Independent problem solving
  • Handle sensitive information confidentially

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • Five years of accounting/management experience
  • Supervision experience in a professional setting
  • Pre- and post-award administration experience in a university setting
  • Experience developing project budgets and submitting proposals
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Workspace
  • Experience in post-award maintenance processes and spend projections
  • Well-developed planning, administrative, and project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to handle multi-tasking under stressful conditions

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