Programmatic Associate Director Jobs in Connecticut

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This position will be responsible for the financial management and stewardship of a portfolio of grants and contracts for sponsored research and other departmental accounts with a focus on Emergency Medicine portfolios. It provides high levels of client satisfaction through strong relationship management efforts, leads a quality assurance initiative while supporting the development of resources for training and best practices, and handles financial and budgetary management of both primary and secondary portfolios comprising multiple departments, federal and non‑federal sponsors. The role conducts complex modeling for a principal investigator’s portfolio of accounts to develop long‑ and short‑term resource plans, creates and updates financial plans, and adjusts reporting and analysis to accommodate sponsor requirements. It cultivates working partnerships and communications with faculty, PIs, OSP, and department administrators, mitigates risks with sponsor noncompliance, and works under the general direction of the Research Finance Manager with additional support from the Associate Director of Research Administration for the Specialty Services Integrated Business Operation. This position is an integral part of the integrated business office team, performing primarily post‑award functions in a very complex research/clinical department. Other duties as assigned.

• Well‑developed analytic, organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to be flexible and multitask. High attention to detail and prioritization of tasks.
• A strategic thinker with proven ability to problem‑solve, explain data accurately, and resolve complex issues with sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and effectively with a wide range of individuals while remaining self‑motivated and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Excel, database query tools, and reporting.

• Experience with Yale Workday financial applications, Yale Budget Tool, IRES PD, PowerBI, and knowledge of federal regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, NSF’s PAPPG, NIH GPS).
• Previous sponsored award/research administration experience in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of Yale University policies and procedures governing sponsored project management.
• Project management training and experience, with a strategic approach to managing multiple projects.
• Familiarity with sponsors such as DOE, DOD, ONR, NASA, and national labs.

• Responsible for financial and budgetary management of a designated client portfolio, providing guidance and oversight for budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting, while maintaining expertise in university budgeting processes and federal and sponsor‑specific requirements.
• Conduct complex strategic modeling of a principal investigator’s complete portfolio of grants to support the design and development of long‑ and short‑term resource planning; create and update financial plans reflecting strategic direction, programmatic priorities, and all other requirements; adjust processes, reporting, and analysis to accommodate sponsor‑specific requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and effective communications with all key stakeholders.
• Mitigate risks associated with sponsor non‑compliance by identifying deficiencies in fund management, developing and implementing process and system changes to prevent or eliminate risk, identifying and addressing internal control issues as they arise, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures (e.g., effort reporting). Develop and implement sophisticated reporting and analytical practices and sound, efficient internal controls.
• Collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries to maximize support for clients, acting as a liaison between clients and various central university administrative offices.
• Keep abreast of laws, regulations, and internal policies governing the administration of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory, university, and training mandates.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or finance and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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