Assistant Director – Sponsored Programs – Post Awards Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Assistant Director – Sponsored Programs – Post Awards The University of Mississippi Medical Center 2500 NORTH STATE STREET, Jackson, MS 39216 Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you,

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Job Requisition ID:

R00042213

Job Category:

Professional and Technical Organization:

Financial Reporting and Accounting Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson Job Title:

Assistant Director – Sponsored Programs –

Post Awards Job Summary:

The position ensures effective management of the Post-Award Accounting office and has oversight of post-award projects. Ensures compliance with guidelines and regulations within the post-award accounting operation. Oversees educational and training programs for staff and research administrators. Oversees the annual single audit, the financial statement audit firm, and program audits.

Education & Experience Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ post-award experience including grants and contracts

Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations Required:

N/A Preferred Qualifications:

CPA, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), or advanced degree or certification in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Responsibilities Responsible for the integrity of data input into Workday. Read and interpret sponsored award agreements and translate compliance, financial, reporting, and deliverables data elements into the post-award module of Workday. Guide the set-up process by supervising an accountant II position who will be primarily responsible for entering data elements into the post-award module of Workday. This includes new award set-up, modifications, continuations, budget revisions, other revisions, etc. Coordinate and deliver fiscal compliance training sessions, assist with the annual single audit and other desk or fiscal reviews of programs conducted by sponsoring agencies, and coordinate effort reporting process via Workday. Coordinate the fiscal compliance of campus recharge centers and the clinical trial invoicing and payment application process. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes Pay Class:

Salary FTE %: 100

Work Shift:

Day Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

04/9/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):