The Director provides strategic leadership to increase external funding and advance the organization's research mission through effective systems and partnerships
Job Summary
The Director provides strategic leadership to increase external funding and advance the organization's research mission through effective systems and partnerships.
This role oversees all pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulatory requirements.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU offering a diverse student population and competitive degree programs.
Matching Summary
The Director provides strategic leadership to increase external funding and advance the organization's research mission through effective systems and partnerships.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7-10 years research administration experience
Master's degree required
Pre-award and post-award process knowledge
Federal compliance requirements expertise
Team management of grants staff
Nice-to-have
Certified Research Administrator credential
Experience with NIH or NSF funding
Proven success in increasing external funding
Higher education environment experience
Strong relationship building skills
Key Requirements
Master's degree required; doctorate preferred
Minimum 7-10 years progressively responsible experience
Proof of legal authority to work in US
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States