Director of Research Administration - Confidential : Job Details

Director of Research Administration

About the Company

Join a well-known private research university focused on innovation and excellence in education.

Industry Hospital & Health Care

Type Non Profit

Founded 1925

Employees 5001-10,000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities

Specialties

• education
• university
• research
• higher education
• innovation
• faculty
• diversity
• academic
• and academia

About the Role

The university is seeking an experienced Director for its Office of Research Administration. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across multiple campuses, managing the pre-award, post-award, and strategic initiatives divisions. Your collaboration with academic and departmental leadership, as well as grant and contract staff, will ensure an effective and accountable research administration organization that aligns with the institution's research mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing grants management expertise and administering award processes.
• Directing proposal submissions and monitoring compliance.
• Overseeing the preparation of reports and compliance documents.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Maintaining relationships with Federal representatives.
• Supervising and mentoring a dedicated team to meet office goals.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree in Law, Business, or Public Administration is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including prior management roles in research administration.
• Strong customer service orientation and in-depth knowledge of sponsored program regulations.
• Expertise in proposal preparation, contract management, and financial principles.
• Proficiency in research and grant administration software, Microsoft Office, and federal grants management systems.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and a detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring Manager Title Associate Vice President for Research Administration

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

• Non-Profit Management
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy