Title: Senior Director, Grant & Contract Administration

Employee Classification: Sr Dir, Grant & Contract Admin

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier 1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional service to the university community. We are charged with the Pre Award and Post Award administration of externally funded sponsored projects and envision an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas’ commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Grants Contracts Accounting and Fiscal Compliance is responsible for all aspects of the Post Award financial sponsored project processes including: award review; grant set up; the monitoring of expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies; invoicing; drawing down funds; reconciliations; reporting; closeout and fiscal compliance for grants and contracts from federal, state agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. This position oversees sound fiscal management and reporting to federal and State agencies and other nonprofits, coordinating with other areas of the universities to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of grant and contract agreements as well as the organization's accounting policies and procedures, including monitoring subrecipient awards and time and effort reports. The Senior Director of Grants Contracts Accounting and Fiscal Compliance will also work closely with other areas of the university to ensure that costs charged to grants and contracts are necessary and reasonable and are treated consistently per all contract provisions, uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, and best practices, and ensure that reimbursable costs are invoiced and collected timely.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and seven years of closely related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

None

Preferred Qualifications

* Supervisory experience
* MBA and/or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)CRA (Certified Research Administrator)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Oversee the post-award fiscal administration of all grants and contracts awarded to the University. Establishes quality assurance measures and appropriate controls associated with the financial administration of grant and contract awards.
• Hires, trains, develops, and manages the performance of the Post Award staff to maintain industry and professional standards.
• Ensures continuous quality improvement to improve processes and increase stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversees and monitors fiscal compliance with sponsor regulations, university policies, and procedures. Functions as the subject matter expert on certain sponsored research and financial policies. - ()
• Prepares audit work papers for internal, external, and agency auditors by researching and analyzing financial activity of externally sponsored grants and contracts.
• Oversee preparation of sponsor billing and collections activities, drawdowns of Federal funds, sub-award invoice processing, and related account reconciliations. 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.