Sr. Director Of Pre-award

Howard University

Washington, DC, US
Base: $145,454 - $160,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
8+ years research administration experience
5+ years leadership in research admin
Deep knowledge of federal compliance regulations
The Senior Director leads the university's pre-award research administration function, ensuring efficient and compliant proposal development and submission

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director leads the university's pre-award research administration function, ensuring efficient and compliant proposal development and submission.
  • This role provides supervisory oversight of pre-award staff while maintaining consistent quality and operational standards across the outgoing pre-award lifecycle.
  • Howard University offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, competitive salary, 403(b) match, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director leads the university's pre-award research administration function, ensuring efficient and compliant proposal development and submission.

Salary

Base: $145,454 - $160,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years research administration experience
  • 5+ years leadership in research admin
  • Deep knowledge of federal compliance regulations
  • Outgoing proposal and subaward management
  • Experience with Cayuse or Workday systems

Nice-to-have

  • Strong faculty engagement and training skills
  • Data-driven process improvement expertise
  • Strategic workflow design capabilities
  • Collaborative cross-team leadership style

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8+ years research administration experience
  • 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Comprehensive grasp of 2 CFR 200 and FAR/DFARS

Work Rights

Not specified

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