Associate Director- Post Award

Temple University's Research Administration Department is searching for an Associate Director - Post Award!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 to $80,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Post-Award Director within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the Associate Director of Billing is responsible for the management and oversight of post-award billing team. This individual is expected to have a high level of knowledge related to post-award accounting and regulatory principles.

The Associate Director oversees the grant analyst team, including training and onboarding of new staff, ongoing training for staff and the research community related to changing regulations, and review and approval of cost transfers, invoices, new hires and other workflow.

The Associate Director supervises a Manager and 9 Grant Analysts. A major focus of this position will be to ensure that excellence in customer service is provided to the research community and that adequate one-on-one training is provided wherever needed. The Associate Director coordinates written, online and live training opportunities with the assistance of his/her staff.

This position has been designated as a hybrid to a fully remote position. Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Working within Temple's Office of the Vice President for Research empowers you to work with premiere scientists and be exposed to a vast array of cutting-edge research. You can be part of the team that gets the next great discovery underway. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of four years related experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may also be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Working knowledge of all applicable computer software, and management skills (including planning, negotiation, and communication skills)
*Knowledge of applicable professional principles, extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures, and financial and budgeting principles.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Experience using the Banner ERP system (Research Accounting and Grants Billing modules), Cognos, and eRA strongly preferred

Essential Duties:
*Develops strategies and tactics for timely invoicing, financial reporting, and closeouts.
*Tracks deliverables, including due dates and special requirements.
*Supervises the approval of workflow such as one-time payments, summer salary, post-doc requisitions, invoices, and cost transfers on research related funds.
*Oversees the approval of workflows related to pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, including award setup within the university's grants management and financial systems, approval of grant scope extensions and period of performance changes, submission of progress and final technical reports (including intellectual property disclosures), and monitoring of subrecipient invoices (both interim and final).
*Assists with ad hoc requests, as needed. Ensures that this information is provided to senior management in a timely and accurate fashion.
*Identifies and analyzes complex problems; selects an appropriate course of action that typically involves change or innovation in existing procedures or techniques; requires independent judgment. Makes complex decisions within area of expertise; assesses implications of decisions to be made and acts accordingly
*Establishes policies and procedures for area of responsibility; makes recommendations for the sub-unit and/or department

*This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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