Cmu
Manager, Effort Reporting and Compliance - Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Pittsburgh, PA · Exec · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Process ImprovementHRISCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipMentoringAdaptability
About the role
- CMU is a top-ranked private research-intensive university based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a vision of fostering transformative impact on society through continual innovation in education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
- The university is internationally recognized for its programs in computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering, business, science, humanities, and fine arts, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
- The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking a Manager, Effort Reporting and Compliance to join the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the university-wide effort certification process, ensuring timely completion across all units while maintaining a strong focus on faculty experience and clarity.
- Review effort data in the context of broader research activity, identifying discrepancies and working collaboratively with Departmental Research Support personnel and finance partners to resolve them.
- Support institutional readiness for audits and external reviews by maintaining clear documentation and consistent practices.
- Serve as the functional lead for the institution's effort reporting system, managing certification cycles and ensuring smooth operation across the university.
- Partner with IT and system teams to resolve issues, improve usability, and implement enhancements aligned with evolving workflows and systems.
- Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation, and transparency within institutional systems.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of workflows that connect effort reporting to broader post-award and financial processes.
- Translate complex regulatory expectations into practical guidance that supports faculty in managing their research effectively.
- Support PIs in managing complex portfolios by providing expertise in effort, commitments, and administrative requirements.
- Training, Guidance, and Customer Support
Requirements
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in research administration, sponsored projects management, or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience managing complex post-award or compliance-related activities.
- Experience working with enterprise research administration and financial systems (e.g., HRS/Huron, Oracle, Workday, or similar), with the ability to navigate and improve system-supported workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, research administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies related to sponsored research (e.g., Uniform Guidance, effort reporting, cost principles), and translate them into practical guidance.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to process improvement, training, or mentoring within a research administration or compliance functions.
- A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.
- Additional Requirements:
- Successful background check
- Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
- Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
- For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting complex or large-scale research portfolios (e.g., multi-PI awards, center grants, industry-sponsored research) preferred.
- Experience leading or contributing to audit readiness, compliance reviews, or system implementations, preferred.
Compensation
- Salary More Information:
Benefits
- eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.
Company info
- We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
- We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
- At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Operating at a high level of independence, this role navigates complex scenarios, advises on sponsor requirements, and contributes to the continuous improvement of CMU's post-award administrative systems and practices
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