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Associate Vice President, Division of Sponsored Programs Administration

Associate Vice President, Division of Sponsored Programs Administration

Augusta University

Augusta, GA - United States

WittKieffer is proud to announce it is partnering with Augusta University, located in Augusta Georgia to assist in the recruitment of candidates for the Associate Vice President, Division of Sponsored Program Administration position.

The Associate Vice President, Division of Sponsored Programs Administration will report directly to the Senior Vice President for Research and be an integral and vital part of the university’s leadership team. The Associate Vice President will be responsible for providing positive leadership, support, and strategic direction for all sponsored programs administration.

The Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and the Augusta University Research Institute (AURI) serves as a central unit to coordinate and support Augusta University’s internal and external sponsored projects.

The Division aims to identify, support, and advance opportunities for research, training, teaching, and scholarly activities by managing the entire lifecycle of sponsored project – from proposal and grant development and submission to contract preparation, award management, and project close out management. The DSPA seeks to advance extramural support programs for the institution by providing administrative, informational, and logistical assistance to faculty and staff, while ensuring compliance with pertinent policies and regulations of the institution, extramural sponsors, and federal oversight agencies.

Administrative & Financial Functions

Oversees daily administration of the Division of Sponsored Programs Administration, oversight of all Sponsored Program activities, development of effective administrative compliance procedures, assurance of proper resource allocation, identifying funding sources, funding acquisition, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and systems for all grants and awards.

As Executive Director for AURI, the incumbent will develop, oversee, and manage the AURI accounts, expenses, and budgets ensuring that the following:
Preparation and completion of quarterly reports and annual summaries.
Preparation of annual budget and planned development Investment opportunities.
Provision of support for annual external audit processes.
Management and oversight for all expenses, investments, and acquisitions.
Oversee the complete life cycle of sponsored programs administration including but not limited to Pre-award responsibilities for coordination, review and approval of documents requiring institutional/administrative approval.
All regulatory and compliance office requirements as required by law, policy, or agreement/grant/contract have been met.
Award receipt and account establishment, expense monitoring, re-budgeting.
Account Closeout activities.
Development of reports to ensure compliance with requirements of sponsors, local, state, or federal sponsors/agencies.
Effort reporting.
Development and negotiation of AU’s federal Facilities and Administrative Cost Rate Agreement.
Maintains and expands research/contract opportunities and provides on-going support for the development of grants and contract

Education/Certification

An earned Master’s degree or equivalent is required; a Doctorate degree is preferred.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and a Law degree are also preferred. (It is noted the incumbent will NOT be functioning as an attorney or paralegal.)

Knowledge and Work Experience

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years combined experience in financial management, sponsored programs administration, contract negotiations, and research program administration.

Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Toni Davis and Christy Pratt using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking the buttons below or via email, at: [email protected]. The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague, express interest, or apply for a position.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Associate Vice President, Division of Sponsored Programs Administration

Augusta University

Augusta, GA - United States

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