Senior Director Of Sponsored Projects Office

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California, United States
Base: $144,500 - $176,063 annual; bonus/equity: no...
12-15 years research administration experience
Contract and award negotiation expertise
Federal regulation compliance knowledge
The Senior Director provides strategic vision to position the Sponsored Projects Office as a campus leader in creating a robust research infrastructure

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director provides strategic vision to position the Sponsored Projects Office as a campus leader in creating a robust research infrastructure.
  • This role involves overseeing all pre- and post-award functions while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • The incumbent will lead negotiations for major projects, manage indirect cost rates, and supervise staff including Faculty Associates.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director provides strategic vision to position the Sponsored Projects Office as a campus leader in creating a robust research infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $144,500 - $176,063 annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-15 years research administration experience
  • Contract and award negotiation expertise
  • Federal regulation compliance knowledge
  • Staff supervision and team leadership
  • Electronic research administration systems

Nice-to-have

  • Doctorate degree preferred
  • Jesuit education values alignment
  • Grant writing capacity building
  • Cross-departmental collaboration skills
  • Professional conference presentation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
  • 12-15 years in research/sponsored projects administration
  • At least 5 years in contract and award negotiations
  • Demonstrated staff supervision experience
  • Knowledge of Grants.gov, FastLane, and eCommons

Work Rights

Not specified

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