WHO WE ARE
Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.
WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES
Our Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance (SRCC) department supports the Foundation’s mission by providing effective award negotiations, initiating the subcontracting process for sponsored programs. SRCC works closely with Sponsored Research Development (preaward) and Sponsored Research Administration (post award), the Office of Technology Transfer, as well as SDSU’s Research Support Services (compliance) to ensure that compliance, policies and procedures are adhered to in the negotiation and awarding processes.
YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE
As the SRCC Associate Director you will be an integral part of the Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance team. You will work closely with the Director, Contract Specialists, Analysts and Technician as well as collaborate with the Offices of Research Support Services and Technology Transfer in order to process awards and subagreements effectively and efficiently and the related compliance allowing the project directors to focus on the scopes of work.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE
Your work will include supervision of staff in conjunction with reviewing and negotiating incoming sponsored programs award documents, preparing subagreements and ensuring compliance requirements have been satisfied for both awards and subagreements. You will work closely with the Director to create, review, facilitate and strengthen internal processes and procedures.
Responsible for supervision of the Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance departmental staff, including workload assignments, performance evaluations, training and day-to-day supervision. Coordinates and provides outreach with SDSU, CSU and all departments within Foundation, in particular both Sponsored Research Development and Sponsored Research Administration and others as needed. Works closely with SR Development to review and prepare proposal documents related to contact proposal submissions; works closely with SR Administration on post award contractual items, including contractual award interpretation, amendments, terms and conditions and the preparation of sub agreements; works closely with Risk Management to evaluate areas of concern related to sponsored programs. Engages sponsors in revising terms and conditions, which are complementary to SDSU/Foundation policies.
Experience and Education
Preferred Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
HOW TO APPLY AND TIPS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH OUR HIRING PROCESS
You must apply through the SDSURF Career Page. Make sure your application is complete. Including a resume and cover letter is recommended. Respond to supplemental questions thoroughly.
WHAT OUR HIRING PROCESS IS LIKE
We work as fast as we can to make hiring decisions. However, it may take several weeks for all the parties involved to review your application. We stay connected each step of the way and inform you of the status of your application.
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