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BAO-005
- Director of Research Accounting
- Business Affairs - Fixed-Term
Position
Summary
Portland
State University is seeking applications for a highly motivated
and experienced administrator to serve as the Director of
Research Accounting. He/she will set the direction for post-award
administration at PSU. The Director will be responsible
for coordinating the business aspects of post-award administration,
including financial reporting, and compliance for sponsored
grants and contracts. A primary objective of those services
is to facilitate the conduct of research activities at PSU.
The
Director will work with deans, department chairs, university
administration, principal investigators, research administrators,
and funding agencies to manage grants and contracts fiscally
and programmatically throughout the project period. The
position is responsible for interpreting and applying federal,
state, and institutional laws, administrative rules, policies
and procedures, such as, but not limited to OMB Circular
A-21, A-110, A-133, and CAS, Oregon University System (OUS)
administrative rules and PSU policies and procedures. The
position reports directly to the Director of Business Affairs
and collaborates closely with the Office of Research and
Sponsored Projects (ORSP) an entity that is responsible
to the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Finance
and Administration, and the entire PSU community. The Director
will nurture a healthy, supportive atmosphere for research
at the University and create processes that serve faculty
and staff.
Required
Qualifications
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Bachelor's
degree in Business Management, Accounting, Public Administration
or related field is required; Master's degree in Business
Management, Accounting, Public Administration or related
field preferred.
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At
least five years progressively responsible professional
experience in a grant and contract accounting environment
with significant experience interpreting and applying
federal and state laws and regulations.
- In
depth understanding of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining
to research accounting, including but not limited to OMB
Circular A-21, A-133, A-110 and Cost Accounting Standards.
Knowledge of Oregon University System (OUS) administrative
rules highly desirable.
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At
least three years of full range supervisory experience
including direct supervision, hiring, performance reviews,
and disciplinary actions.
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Ability
to work collaboratively under deadline pressure while
maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
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Computer
literacy and familiarity with the MS Office suite of software
products (Word, Excel, Access); working knowledge of SCT
SunGard Banner Finance and Grant system software preferred.
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Demonstrated
excellent analytical/problem solving, communication, presentation
and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated
commitment to excellent customer service with a strong
focus on customer support.
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Demonstrated
management and leadership style that reflects modern practices
and promotes diversity in the workplace.
Compensation
Competitive
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Salary includes an excellent benefits package with fully
paid healthcare, generous retirement and vacation packages,
and tuition reduction for the employee and dependents at
all Oregon University System institutions.
To
Apply
Application
materials (cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references) should be sent
by email to:
Timothy
Waugh, Executive Assistant
Director
Research Accounting Search Committee
Office
of Business Affairs
P.O.
Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Voice:
(503) 725-3443
Fax:
(503) 725-5594
Communication
will take place primarily by email; please include e-mail
address, or indicate that you do not have e-mail.
Review
of applications will begin 2/11/08 and will continue until
finalists have been identified.
Located
in downtown Portland, Oregon's most diverse community, Portland
State University is a comprehensive public university enrolling
26,000 students. PSU seeks to meet the needs of its increasingly
diverse population through its curriculum, research, and
community service activities. PSU's mission is to enhance
the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities
of urban life by providing access through the life span
to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an
appropriate array of professional and graduate programs
especially relevant to metropolitan areas. Our university
community values campus diversity and we particularly encourage
members of historically under-represented groups to apply.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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