Manages, in collaboration with the APR, the compliance documentation requests of auditors for research and sponsored programs.
Facilitates the cross-functional responses needed during sponsored award-related audits and compliance reviews. Ensures adherence to an university-approved corrective action plan. Manages APR's university-wide regulatory compliance reporting requirements related to research and sponsored programs;
Designs and implements comprehensive training plans for all employee roles and university departments that participate in research and sponsored programs administration and regulatory compliance. Coaches the ORS staff on effective training strategies and delivery (e.g., train-the-trainer);
Project Management - 40%
Facilitates cross-functional teams for the smooth execution of ORS-related implementation project plans, end-to-end process designs, and day to day program activities. Formulates and manages business plans and project plans so that defined goals are achieved;
Administration - 10%
Additional Information
The Provost's Office - Office of Research Support (ORS) at The New School seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, systems-thinking Assistant Director, Research & Compliance Administration with excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced regulatory compliance and project management skills to assist the Associate Provost for Research (APR) expand research administration, support, and compliance programs and services to ORS staff, students, university staff, and faculty.
The Assistant Director must be able to develop and implement policies, procedures, processes, and systems to support research administration programs, which operate within federal and state laws, federal and state regulations, and policy requirements. The selected candidate will work closely with the APR, as well as other ORS colleagues and university stakeholders to provide effective program support. This position reports to the Associate Provost for Research.
The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.
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