Associate Dean For Research Administration & Associate Director For Sponsored Programs

Penn State College of Medicine

State College, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Research compliance oversight
Sponsored programs administration
Federal regulations knowledge
The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking an Associate Dean for Research Administration and Associate Director for Sponsored Programs to provide leadership in research compliance, sponsored programs, and strategic initiatives. This full-time, on-site role requires significant experience in research administration within an academic medical setting

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the institution’s research enterprise, overseeing research compliance and sponsored programs administration.
  • Key responsibilities include serving as the Institutional Official for the Animal Care and Use Program, leading sponsored programs administration functions, and advising senior leaders on research strategy.
  • The position requires a terminal degree or equivalent experience with at least 7 years of leadership experience in research administration at a research-intensive institution.

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The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking an Associate Dean for Research Administration and Associate Director for Sponsored Programs to provide leadership in research compliance, sponsored programs, and strategic initiatives. This full-time, on-site role requires significant experience in research administration within an academic medical setting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research compliance oversight
  • Sponsored programs administration
  • Federal regulations knowledge
  • Strategic leadership in research
  • Team leadership and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Advancing research strategic plan
  • Process improvement and technology adoption
  • Enterprise-level engagement and collaboration
  • Fostering a culture of service

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years leadership in research administration
  • Knowledge of federal research regulations
  • Ability to lead complex teams
  • Advanced certification (preferred)
  • Experience as Institutional Official (preferred)

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