Job Description
S/Pre-Award Officer, Sponsored Programs Job Description S/Pre-Award Officer, Sponsored Programs Category Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code 24500099091118
Posted Date 12/13/2024
Salary Grade Grade 50
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Sponsored Programs is part of the Office of Research , a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work, from finding funding to creating proposals to helping inventions find their way to the public.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award Services, the Pre-Award/Senior Pre-Award Officer (S/PAO) is responsible for overseeing pre award lifecycle aspects of a portfolio. This position serves as the focal point between the Sponsoring Agency and the Department in the administration of externally funded sponsored research. Duties include areas such as the review and approval of proposals and some award activities such as progress reports and re-budgets while meeting service level agreements set by the department.
The S/PAO is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to faculty, administrators, and sponsors in managing the pre award aspects of sponsored projects; reinforcing and ensuring both the University's compliance and sponsor requirements; and communicating directly with departments, other central offices, and Faculty as needed. The S/PAO keeps abreast of the ever-changing landscape of Federal and non-Federal Sponsors at Boston University, including changes to Sponsor regulations and policies and broader research related landscape.
The S/PAO works collaboratively with colleagues and peers, promotes a professional environment at all times, and follows all service standards of the department. The SPAO actively contributes to the overall organizational needs of Sponsored Programs, participating in projects and trainings.
Required Skills - Work experience: Pre-Award Officer 3 to 5 years required
- Work experience: Senior Pre-Award Officer 8+years required
- Education experience: Bachelor's degree required or related experience
Strong computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to be flexible and work independently, and three years of related experience, preferably in research administration at an institution for higher education. Familiarity with SAP preferred.
About Our Benefits This position is eligible to work remotely. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.
All applications must include a cover letter to be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Required Skills Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 50
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