Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
Research and sponsored programs
Pre-award and post-award administration
External funding
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 through effective systems, policies, and partnerships.
  • 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • research and sponsored programs
  • pre-award and post-award administration
  • external funding
  • institutional compliance
  • strategic leadership

Nice-to-have

  • foster a culture of research integrity
  • trusted advisor to faculty
  • service-oriented mindset
  • advances the organization’s research mission

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree required
  • 7–10 years of experience
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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