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General Director, Pre-Award

PageUp Desc Code BOA - General Director, Pre-Award

Function BOA - Business Ops & Admin

Subfunction Grant & Contract Management

Discipline Pre-Award

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 3

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05B

RANGE $124593 - $193119

Classification Information

Pre-Award

Pre-Award constitutes anything related to grant management prior to the award being received. Pre-award activities typically include finding funding, budget creation, filling out proposal forms, submitting proposal forms, award negotiation and acceptance, and compliance consideration.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3

Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Director for Pre-Award is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing and directing the pre-award grant management process across the institution. This includes strategic planning, budgeting, and the management of multiple teams or units involved in pre-award activities, such as identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposal submissions, creating budgets, and negotiating award terms. The General Director ensures that pre-award processes are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and institutional goals, while also collaborating with senior leadership to align pre-award activities with the broader strategic vision of the organization. As the head of the pre-award function, the General Director is accountable for the overall performance and productivity of the department. They provide leadership and mentorship to staff, set strategic goals, and establish policies and procedures for efficient operations. The General Director is also responsible for high-level decisions related to staffing, resource allocation, and the implementation of best practices for pre-award management. By working closely with executive leadership, this role ensures that the pre-award function contributes to the success of grant-funded initiatives, fosters relationships with sponsors, and supports the institution’s research and funding objectives.