Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Pre-award administration
Post-award administration
Research compliance
The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre-award and post-award research administration activities

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.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

Matching Summary

The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre-award and post-award research administration activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pre-award administration
  • post-award administration
  • research compliance
  • external funding
  • strategic leadership

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration and excellence
  • service-oriented mindset
  • ethical research practices

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7-10 years of experience
  • Doctorate or terminal degree preferred
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter