Associate Director of Finance and Research Administration

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Administration and Operations (DAO) in the Department of Psychology, the Associate Director of Finance and Research Administration (ADFRA) is responsible for managing all grants administration and financial activities for the Department of Psychology. Responsible for the financial management of federal and foundation sponsored research projects in the Department of Psychology ($40 million).

• Oversees monthly spending reporting to the primary investigators (PIs) on available funds.
• Processes university prior approval system forms for re-budgeting, requesting no-cost extensions and pre-award expenditures.
• Prepares and submits grant proposals, budgets for grant submissions, review proposal material, ensures all necessary documentation is included (disclosure forms, certification, cost-sharing, animal approval, human subject internal review board approval, and Dean's cover letter.
• Reviews and helps prepare the Department's operating budget with the Director of Administration and Operations.
• Authorized signature for all financial applications.
• Oversees budgets for all funds awarded through OSP and financial statements prepared by OSP before submission to granting agency.
• Implements new financial policy and procedures.
• Manages grants managers and finanancial staff, including office workflow, personnel issues, conflict resolution, and training issues.
• Reconciles OSP funding on a monthly basis to ensure all expenditures are compliant with agency guidelines.
• Reviews equipment purchases to ensure prior approval from the agency.
• Oversees temporary payroll function.
• Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

MBA or Master's degree in relevant field a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills. Knowledge of advanced financial operations principles. Excellent problem solving, communication, supervisory and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse constituencies. Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office, and a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly. Customer service orientation with excellent organizational, logistical, and time management capabilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and follow-through, along with the ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and sound judgment.

Additional Information

We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.


All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

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