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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership in research administration, focusing on enhancing external funding and compliance. This role requires extensive experience in research oversight and will involve managing both pre-award and post-award activities while fostering a culture of collaboration and research integrity.
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Job Summary
The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre-award and post-award research administration activities.
This position supports faculty and investigators in securing external funding, ensures institutional compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements, and advances the organization’s research mission.
Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, pre-award and post-award administration, compliance and risk management, faculty and staff support, operations and systems management, and external relations.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership in research administration, focusing on enhancing external funding and compliance. This role requires extensive experience in research oversight and will involve managing both pre-award and post-award activities while fostering a culture of collaboration and research integrity.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic leadership for research programs
Pre-award and post-award oversight
External funding acquisition
Compliance with sponsor requirements
Faculty and staff support
Nice-to-have
Fostering research integrity and collaboration
Institutional liaison with funding agencies
Data reporting and performance assessment
Key Requirements
Master's degree required
7–10 years of experience in research administration