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ASSOC VP, RESCH CSTG COMPL & FED REIMB
Job Title: ASSOC VP, RESCH CSTG COMPL & FED REIMB
Job Code: 2880
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 05/01/2014
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide oversight to the management of the University's sponsored project funds, Research Costing Compliance program, Facilities and Administrative Cost Study, and Duke's space and fixed and moveable assets.
Work Performed
Oversee the preparation of the University's Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Cost Study using guidelines published in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-12 to maximize the reimbursement rate.
Lead the indirect cost rate negotiations with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) with assistance for the Cost Reimbursement and Analysis staff and consultants. Determine appropriate strategy and prepare documents that support hypotheses most beneficial to Duke University. Negotiate the fringe benefit rates with the DHHS in the most advantageous manner possible for Duke.
Oversee the management of Duke's space and fixed and moveable assets to support research reimbursement, internal cost allocations, and external reporting.
Manage and administer the Research Costing Compliance program and training related to mandatory updates and certification for research staff.
Oversee the management of Duke's sponsored project funds; meet all internal and external date requirements for reports, billings and general ledger transactions necessary to administer Duke's restricted funds.
Participate on the Executive Vice President's Finance Group, providing advice on Duke's finances and non-traditional moves, cuts, reorganizations to protect academic program needs. Provide accurate and timely financial analytical services to assist the Board of Trustees, senior administrative officers, and operating management in the efficient and effective management, monitoring and control of the financial resources of the University. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Position requires analytical, organizational and communications skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Requires CPA certification.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of eight years experience in financial management to include knowledge of reimbursement, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and financial information systems
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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