Boulder, Colorado

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The Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG) is an organized research unit of the University of Colorado Graduate School dedicated to conducting and facilitating research on the genetic and environmental bases of individual differences in behavior.

Founded in 1967, IBG is one of the top research facilities in the world for genetic research on behavior. Data collection and analysis are ongoing for several internationally recognized studies including the Colorado Adoption Project, the Colorado Twin Registry, the National Youth Survey Family Study, the Colorado Learning Disabilities Research Center, and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. IBG is home to one of the nation's largest DNA repositories for research on human behavior, as well as housing a wide array of behaviorally and genetically defined lines of selected, recombinant inbred, transgenic, and knockout gene mice. Current research includes studies of aging, neurodegenerative disease, psychopathology, reading and learning disabilities, cognition, substance abuse, behavioral development, and evolution.

The Colorado Learning Disabilities Research Center (CLDRC) is a research study at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at CU Boulder that is funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health. The CLDRC focuses on twins, who provide a powerful and interesting way to understand how our genes and environment interact to impact learning and behavior in childhood and adolescence.

Management

• Manage and supervise all administrative staff, consisting of three staff.
• Work with faculty and research personnel to ensure their research budgets are in order and their expenditures allocated appropriately.
• Collaborate with the Research and Space Committee to coordinate Institute construction and remodeling projects.
• Coordinate financial and compliance aspects of events held at IBG, including IBG's Orientation and Poster Day and Mini-Conference events, Employee Appreciation events, weekly IBG Journal Club and monthly First Friday Talks, and student and faculty recruitment visits.
• Coordinate with the Graduate School, Human Resources, RIO and Labor Relations in resolving personnel issues.
• Lead all aspects of all IBG grant applications. This includes meeting with applicants, working out an appropriate timeline with the coordination team and the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG); providing guidance related to NIH and other federal policies and sponsors covering various grant mechanisms; and providing budgetary guidance in the preparation of proposal budgets.
• Recommend and establish internal policies and procedures in accordance with University and funding agency guidelines. Provide support and counsel to the Director to establish policies with long-range implications considered.

Fiduciary

• Authorize all petty cash withdrawals for subject payments as well as other types of subject payments; authorize travel for all IBG employees and invited visitors; authorize at-risk spending accounts for funded sponsored projects to allow research continuity.
• Serve as Chief Financial Manager for IBG including exercising independence in the transfer of funds among IBG general funds, auxiliary and plant funds; includes responsibility for all temporary and continuing budgets and the continuous oversight of all sponsored projects budgets to ensure compliance.
• Prepare projections for sponsored research projects and work with the investigators to plan for optimal and appropriate usage of awarded funds.
• Management of all general, auxiliary, and gift fund speedtypes including planning for payroll allocations.
• Financial oversight of the IBG training program including planning training grant expenditures and training program supplementation.
• Serve as the approving authority for procurement cards and primary purchaser for large dollar requisitions. Provide guidance as purchasing authority for the Institute.
• Prepare university budgets and other statistical and financial reports for local, state and federal agencies.
• Liaise between IBG and CCO, RIO, HR, and OCG for administrative reports and communications.

Leadership

• Contribute to the development of strategic goals and objectives by participating in short- and long-range planning. This includes advising the Director of short-term needs as well as supporting long-range plans for IBG.

The hiring range for this position is $91,300 - $120,000 annually. Relocation funds are available.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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• A bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the Institute.
• Ability to represent the Institute in a professional and credible manner.

• 2 years of grant management and departmental administration.
• A Master's degree in a related field.
• CRA certification.
• Knowledge of NIH and other federal grant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of higher education business processes.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

Please apply by 5/16/2023 for first consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.