Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration Training Manager
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Classification Title:
Assistant Director, Education/Training Programs
Job Description:
• Ensure that the educational content for departmental administrative staff, and PIs is current and meets the needs of learners to successfully fulfill their sponsored programs responsibilities
• Evaluate, analyze and assess workforce needs, trends and best-practices in support of sponsored projects administration
• Facilitate real time engagements with the sponsored programs administration community (Q&A; forum; webinars)
• Campus end user support of applications and processes related to the execution of sponsored programs
• Facilitate onboarding and continuing education of Sponsored Programs staff
• Enhance and maintain resources including web content, instructions guides and other learning materials for the sponsored programs enterprise
• Establish standards for identifying subject matter experts (SME’s). Work with the campus community to develop and support competency models and career pathing for research administration support personnel.
• Support UFIRST testing for feature updates, bug fixes and portal upgrades. Support users in the training of UFIRST including simulations, security roles, and processes.
• Continually assess the regulatory environment to address the changing needs and the effectiveness of the training offerings, including development and execution of appropriate internal control metrics.
• Perform continuous analysis and synthesis of the federal and funding landscape to advise Sponsored Programs leadership on necessary changes in training to support proper practice and policy.
• Other duties needed to support the Sponsored Programs leadership team in strategic development of projects and campus community engagement.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of OMB 2 CFR 200, federal and state agency policies and regulations as they relate to higher education research and sponsored programs administration. Experience applying adult learning models.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume, cover letter, and list of professional references.
A criminal background check is required for this position.
This is not a remote work position, and it is located on the main campus of the University of Florida.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No