Associate Managing Director (Contracts Grants Accounting/Alberta)

at  Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions
Serves as a lead financial advisor on all restricted funds, research grants and contracts.
Responsible for overseeing research grant and contract management, reconciliation, and resolution at department level for principal investigators and research support personnel.. Leads transition of research grant and contract management, reconciliation, and resolution at department level for principal investigators and research support personnel.
Advises and interprets research funding awards, oversees approvals and/or monitoring of accounting and procurement expenditures, ensuring compliance and consistency with regulatory and institutional practices, providing support with accounts payable/ receivable processes.
Establishes and reviews grant and contract files.
Develops queries and reports on the financial system; assists departments with financial, contract and grant reporting requirements.
Advises on account management at department level to ensure compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report.
Responsible for month-end close activities of assigned area of responsibility.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field required plus six years administrative or management experience.
Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding post-award administration, familiarity with NIH grant policies, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and general business practices.
Customer service experience with MD/PhD research population.
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
First line Managers
Job Expires
04/18/202

Please refer the Job description for details