Associate Director

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Associate Director
The candidate will Provides leadership and management of financial, operational, and administrative activities related to sponsored projects and contracts in the School of Nursing. Provide leadership, coordination and oversight for research administration operations, as well as manage a case load of complex grants, contracts and other research agreements; Contribute to the development and manage implementation of the SON Research Administration’s strategic planning process; Advise the Vice Dean on resource needs and funding risks facing the school; Ensure timely responses to requests for regular and ad hoc reports from the Dean, Faculty, University administration, and sponsored research agencies; Oversee fiscal management of sponsored research of approximately 120 proposal submissions and 55 awards totaling $23 million per year (pre and post award for grants, contracts, sub-contracts); Provide oversight of fiscal management for international research, including foreign subcontracts; Apply specialized knowledge and training to work on contracts and complex grants (e.g. grants with embedded collaborative agreements) involving high level contacts; Provide advice and counsel to research staff during proposal preparation stage. Review RFPs with staff and faculty to advise on submission strategy; Participate in training/guidance of staff and faculty in research compliance and clinical research systems and administration; Identify opportunities and champion major initiatives for continuous improvement in support of internal controls and reporting processes; Provide regulatory and compliance oversight and advice to research administration staff related to University policies and procedures and all applicable legal rules, regulations and sponsor guidelines; Track and report sponsored projects activity; Project and analyze long-term trends in total research funding; Transform new/revised regulatory language to practice through writing policies, procedures, contract language, and boilerplates; Represent the Vice Dean for Research in her absence. Manage 7 direct reports, including professional level staff and support staff; Direct and consult as needed with divisional Human Resources staff on personnel management plans, employment and compensation issues, performance management issues and disciplinary actions, and salary planning; Promote an inclusive and innovative work environment; Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management; In collaboration with divisional faculty, ensure the skills and competencies of research staff address changing technology and changing needs; Oversee training of staff and develop procedures to improve efficiency and, as necessary, reorganize; Exercise independent managerial and professional judgement and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences and results; Strong verbal and written communicator; Manage multiple, diverse and scientific and business situations to ensure successful, long-term partnerships between JHU and other organizations; Develop new administrative policies and procedures, as needed, to ensure smooth operation of the unit; Participate in long range special projects; Provide oversight of initiatives to build research and scholarship capacity among faculty, staff and students. Advanced degree (PhD, JD, MBA, MS) in related field and relevant specialized training are required. 9+ years of experience directly related to biomedical sponsored projects, contracts and/or research compliance administration experience, preferably involving NIH award mechanisms, non-profit foundations and commercial research agreements. 2+ years supervisory experience. Experience with biomedical research agreements and contract drafting/negotiation and sponsored regulatory environment preferred. Experience should demonstrate past performance effectiveness, knowledge of the field and increasing responsibility. Superior organizational and customer service skills are required. Must be self-confident, articulate and oriented to assisting the faculty to acquire sponsored funding and comply with relevant regulations are required. Must possess exemplary customer service skills are required. Thorough knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices required are required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of The Johns Hopkins University accounting system (SAP) and related fiscal offices strongly preferred are required. Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance are required. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification highly valued are required.

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