Pre-Award Program Manager (Hybrid or Remote Possible) | University of Notre Dame - Military Veterans

Pre-Award Program Manager (Hybrid or Remote Possible) University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame ( ND.jobs ) is accepting applications for a Pre-Award Program Manager (Hybrid or Remote Possible) . Applications will be accepted until 10/28/2024. Come grow with us! During the 2024 fiscal year, researchers at the University of Notre Dame submitted 1,310 proposals for external research funding for a total amount of $1.016 billion - the first time the University has surpassed the billion-dollar mark for proposals. In addition, the University received 829 separate awards - the largest number on record. With $223 million in total funding, these awards propelled the University past the $200 million mark for the fourth straight year. To support this immense growth, Notre Dame Research is recruiting talented research administration professionals to enhance the team that will steward our research enterprise into its next phase. Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance (NDRAC) seeks detail-oriented and conscientious professionals to join the Pre-Award Services team serving Notre Dame's world-class faculty and students in developing, assembling, and submitting proposals for external funding. Pre-Award team members are assigned a portfolio of principal investigators and their lab personnel to provide a single point of contact for faculty and administrators in the colleges and departments. They are responsible for assisting faculty in preparing and submitting proposals and applications to sponsors in accordance with each funding agency's guidelines and mandates. Responsibilities of the Pre-Award Program Manager include drafting proposal budgets and justifications; obtaining clearances on cost share commitments and other requests for organizational support; responding to application inquiries and meeting with faculty and administrators to review proposal guidelines and prepare non-scientific and programmatic aspects of proposals. NDRAC strives to deliver a seamless customer service experience to our faculty and researchers throughout the entirety of the research lifecycle. Thus, members of the Pre-Award Services team must be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a wider team. They will use and grow their best judgment to identify when additional approvals or consultation amongst other functional teams on federal compliance, IRB, IACUC, Export Control, and more are required. We are searching for a research administration professional who has a deep curiosity and a strong desire to learn. Responsibilities and level of supervision required will be determined according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate (see level qualifications below). Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications for Level I Professional: Bachelors degree required. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience. 1 to 2 years of professional work experience. Qualifications for Level II Professional: Bachelors degree required. 3 to 4 years of applicable experience in research or sponsored program administration in higher education or similar research environment. Candidates must have the ability to analyze and interpret federal and non-federal regulations. Candidates must be able to adeptly navigate multiple computer-based internal and external research administration systems and to provide support to users within their portfolios. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as is the ability to interface with a variety of personnel in a professional and cooperative manner while navigating high-stakes conversations surrounding nuanced budget and proposal decisions. Strong organizational and prioritization skills; robust time and project management skills. Ability to work under the pressure of internal and external deadlines in a calm and efficient manner and convey confidence to stakeholders. A proven track record in facilitating organizational efficiencies and delivering improved customer service in order to best serve the research community. The ability to work across organizational units, and with academic and administrative partners. Qualifications for Level III Professional: All qualifications of Level II Professionals but with 5 to 6 years of experience. Ability to peer teach team members and other collaborators Ability to evaluate Pre-Award Services policies and procedures and support the Director with analysis and updates. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications for Level III Professional candidates include: Masters or terminal degree. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator certification preferred but not required. Project management certification is also desirable. ABOUT NOTRE DAME: The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual 'Great Colleges to Work For' survey...and we are proud of it! This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S251469 . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd . 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