Assistant Director Sponsored Programs Post Award

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Description


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After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID: R00037361Job Category: Professional and TechnicalOrganization: Sponsored Programs - Post AwardLocation/s: Main Campus Jackson, RemoteJob Title: Assistant Director - Sponsored Programs Post AwardJob Summary: The position ensures effective management of the Post-Award Accounting office and has oversight of post-award projects. Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations within the post-award accounting operation. Oversees educational and training programs for staff and research administrators. Oversees the annual single audit, the financial statement audit firm, and program audits.Education & ExperienceBachelorxe2x80x99s degree in accounting, finance, or business. Masterxe2x80x99s degree in accounting, finance, business, or healthcare administration preferred.Ten (10) years of experience in a post-award accounting office at a research-intensive university with Five (5) of those years in a managerial capacity. Experience working with external auditors to conduct single audits, as well as with extramural sponsors conducting fiscal compliance audits of programs.Experience reading and interpreting sponsored grant and contract agreements. Extensive experience with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and the DHHS Policy Statement. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Proficient with Excel. Comfortable learning new enterprise resource management (ERP) software. Experience with Workday, Cayuse.Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: NA.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesResponsibilities
  • Responsible for the integrity of data input into Workday. Read and interpret sponsored award agreements and translate compliance, financial, reporting, and deliverables data elements into the post-award module of Workday.
  • Guide the set-up process by supervising an accountant II position who will be primarily responsible for entering data elements into the post-award module of Workday. This includes new award set-up, modifications, continuations, budget revisions, other revisions, etc.
  • Coordinate and deliver fiscal compliance training sessions, assist with the annual single audit and other desk or fiscal reviews of programs conducted by sponsoring agencies, and coordinate effort reporting process via Workday.
  • Coordinate the fiscal compliance of campus recharge centers and the clinical trial invoicing and payment application process.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).Time Type: Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt: YesPay Class: SalaryFTE %: 100Work Shift: DayBenefits Eligibility:Grant Funded: NoJob Posting Date: 01/17/2025Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4414500
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Jackson, MS, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned