Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.Position SummaryThe Director leads the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in providing cradle-to-grave grant services and research development services to Concordia University personnel. This position reports to the Chief Academic Officer. This is a full-time, 12-month position that is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus, and involves limited travel to the Concordia University Ann Arbor campus and partner institutions.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssumes responsibility for all functions of the ORSP, providing support and research administration services through the life cycle of sponsored projects. The Director:
Scaffolds and grows university-wide research development at all levels
Develops pertinent policies and procedures and oversees their implementation
Works collaboratively with Chief Academic Officer, Office of Advancement, Office of the President, and other departments to envision and execute institution-wide goals for research and grants
Develops and maintains professional development series for relevant stakeholders such as Future Principal Investigators (FPIs), current Principal Investigators (PIs) and other grant personnel, faculty, students, and staff
Trains faculty, students, and staff in research compliance and ensures university compliance with all federal, state and university regulations and policies
Serves as institutional AOR and maintains federal accounts
Holds biweekly research development sessions with FPIs
Oversees internal grants program and indirect funds management in collaboration with the Faculty Scholarship Committee
Supports faculty in preparation of research grant proposals and submits proposals to appropriate funders (generally federal, but sometimes state or private funders)
Oversees annual conference planning (Wisconsin Interdisciplinary Research Symposium or other)
Serves on Academic and Administrative Councils, representing Office at the institutional level
Maintains active research agenda for ORSP team
Contributes to institutional strategic planning and other large-scale, long-term projects in collaboration with Office of Advancement and other departments
Maintains website, monthly newsletter, and blog posts
Supervises a Post-Award Manager, an IRB Administrator, and various contractors as appropriate
Liaises with Deans and Department Chairs to support each area of scholarly interest
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects at the same time
Must be results- and goal- oriented, able to work in a team environment and independently
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Ability to provide quality customer service in an efficient and effective manner
Ability to work through complex problems independently with incomplete information by utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills and employing the correct external resources
Ability to work effectively when circumstances call for a Just-in-time submission
Ability to independently manage multiple, concurrent projects, and still meet strict deadlines. Effectively and efficiently uses time and resources allocated to complete tasks. Effectively prioritizes tasks at hand to meet expectations
Knowledge of federal regulations such as 2CFR200, the Uniform Grant Guidance
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the
Education & Experience
Master's degree and track record of grants and scholarly work
At least three years of experience in research administration in a higher education/research environment
Experience with proposal submission systems such as grants.gov
Compensation & BenefitsThis is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application InstructionsTo receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
