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University of Miami Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs ( Remote/Hybrid) in Miami, Florida
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Remote- Hybrid
The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth”, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) Department has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs ( Post-Award) . The Sr. Manager, Sponsored Programs manage the center’s dynamic portfolio of sponsored (federal, state, foundation/private) research awards. The Sr. Manager leads the center’s Post-Award team, which provides expert research administration and financial management services to cancer center members. Applicants must have relevant federal grant (NIH) experience to be considered for this role. As a cancer center leader, the Sr. Manager forges connections with colleagues across the university to manage the center’s research portfolio effectively and efficiently. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, the Sr. Manager interfaces with faculty, center leadership, functional offices across the university, leaders of other departments, and external partners.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Post-Award team including review of project expenditures, financial reconciliation, report preparation, financial forecasting, effort certification and award closeout.
Responsible for the development of policies, procedures, and training related to center’s oversight of project expenditures, financial reconciliation, report preparation, financial forecasting, effort certification and award closeout.
Assist in establishing a post-award training curriculum building content to support Sylvester’s research portfolio.
Establish goals and monitor performance objectives for optimal service delivery and efficient operations.
Leads identification and development of high-performing staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to research administration, including OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
Identify, envision, and champion process improvements including system-based opportunities to best support Sylvester’s research portfolio.
Forges connections with colleagues across the university to manage the center’s research portfolio effectively and efficiently.
Work as a liaison between faculty and central/compliance offices.
Provide guidance on allowable and unallowable expenditures at the post-award expenditure stage.
Serve as the knowledge expert on the Workday Financials.
Review and approve requisitions, expense reports and purchase orders for assigned sponsored projects within Workday.
Meet regularly with faculty and be responsive to communication and requests with faculty.
Maintain access to all UMIAMI systems such as: IBIS Research and Workday.
Complete mandatory ORA Research Administration onboarding and training to maintain access.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related field in lieu of degree five years work related experience.
Three years of work-related experience, including two years experience in areas with emphasis on accounting and financial management in health care organization.
Prior knowledge of sponsored programs regulations on the management of grants and contracts preferred.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of sponsored (federal, state, or industry) rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
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.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A13
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.