Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Strategic leadership
Pre-award administration
Post-award administration
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership in research administration, supporting faculty in securing external funding and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in research or sponsored programs administration, with a strong focus on pre-award and post-award processes

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

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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, supporting faculty in securing external funding and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in research or sponsored programs administration, with a strong focus on pre-award and post-award processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • foster a culture of research integrity
  • trusted advisor to faculty
  • service-oriented mindset
  • ethical research practices

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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