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Post Award Director
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Care New England The Post Award Director oversees a team of 6–8 Grants Specialists who support internal stakeholders and the Sponsored Programs Office in the fiscal, administrative, and regulatory management of grants, contracts, and sponsored programs from award receipt through closeout. This role manages a portfolio-based team supporting both basic and clinical research projects, aligning team efforts with investigator needs. As a working leader, the Director provides high-level post-award support for assigned investigators, steps in to resolve complex issues, and serves as a liaison with collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, principal investigators (PIs), and department leadership. The Director also provides training and oversight to ensure efficiency and consistency across post-award activities and serves as back-up to the SPRA Senior Director for Post Award activity. The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong prioritization, independent judgment, and attention to detail, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental and system needs. Duties And Responsibilities
Research Administration Management (40%) : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding agency guidelines and research administration systems. Review and monitor compliance with policies and procedures for purchasing, travel, P-card transactions, contracts, and subscriptions. Provide spending reports, financial analyses, and account projections to principal investigators (PIs). Notify PIs and administrators of overspending risks or large unspent balances near award end dates. Research Program and Operations Management (30%) : Manage administrative activities for research and sponsored programs, including HR and payroll coordination. Partner with Grants Specialists and Accounting to coordinate billing and salary allocations. Monitor payroll and effort, ensure fund availability, and notify PIs of necessary adjustments. Team Leadership and Development (30%) : Hire, train, mentor, and supervise Grants Specialists, providing direction and performance feedback. Delegate assignments effectively, triage time-sensitive work, and set clear priorities. Onboard new staff and ensure appropriate access to research administration systems. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 1 to 3 years related grant and administrative experience, preferably in an academic environment, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Care New England Health System (CNE)
and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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Post Award Director
role at
Care New England The Post Award Director oversees a team of 6–8 Grants Specialists who support internal stakeholders and the Sponsored Programs Office in the fiscal, administrative, and regulatory management of grants, contracts, and sponsored programs from award receipt through closeout. This role manages a portfolio-based team supporting both basic and clinical research projects, aligning team efforts with investigator needs. As a working leader, the Director provides high-level post-award support for assigned investigators, steps in to resolve complex issues, and serves as a liaison with collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, principal investigators (PIs), and department leadership. The Director also provides training and oversight to ensure efficiency and consistency across post-award activities and serves as back-up to the SPRA Senior Director for Post Award activity. The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong prioritization, independent judgment, and attention to detail, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental and system needs. Duties And Responsibilities
Research Administration Management (40%) : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funding agency guidelines and research administration systems. Review and monitor compliance with policies and procedures for purchasing, travel, P-card transactions, contracts, and subscriptions. Provide spending reports, financial analyses, and account projections to principal investigators (PIs). Notify PIs and administrators of overspending risks or large unspent balances near award end dates. Research Program and Operations Management (30%) : Manage administrative activities for research and sponsored programs, including HR and payroll coordination. Partner with Grants Specialists and Accounting to coordinate billing and salary allocations. Monitor payroll and effort, ensure fund availability, and notify PIs of necessary adjustments. Team Leadership and Development (30%) : Hire, train, mentor, and supervise Grants Specialists, providing direction and performance feedback. Delegate assignments effectively, triage time-sensitive work, and set clear priorities. Onboard new staff and ensure appropriate access to research administration systems. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 1 to 3 years related grant and administrative experience, preferably in an academic environment, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Care New England Health System (CNE)
and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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