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Purdue University and the Sponsored Program Services are looking for a candidate with experience in higher education research administration and supervisory experience to become its next Senior Pre-Award Manager. As the Senior Pre-Award Manager, you will provide leadership for Sponsored Program Services Pre-Award staff. You will also be responsible for overseeing the successful preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals to funding sponsors. This position will manage the workload and allocate resources appropriately to meet all deadlines for proposal submission. Responsible for providing quality control to proposal development activity. Serve as a resource to all Pre-Award staff by providing expertise and communication related to assigned areas of responsibility. Participate in the revision and development of processes related to supporting proposal development activities. Collaborate with SPS Contracting, SPS Post Award, and SPS Support teams, Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships, and Business Management staff to meet and exceed faculty expectations for services in support of research activities. Responsible for managing and facilitating training and professional development efforts for staff.
For full consideration please apply directly to: https://bit.ly/3B2xxlQ
A cover letter is required to be fully considered.
Remote work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location, and interest
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
- 4 to 5 years of research administration or related experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team
- Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, and customer service skills
- Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
- Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
- Demonstrated learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes.
- Personal computer and related software skills, e.g. video conferencing, word processing, spreadsheets, database, data query, Internet, etc.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or related field of study degree preferred.
- Purdue Sponsored Program Services or Business Management experience.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3t7vcRd
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3DH3z6f
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
Work Location: Remote
