Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
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Pre-award and post-award administration
Research funding opportunities
Institutional compliance
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to lead pre-award and post-award research administration, ensuring compliance and supporting faculty in securing funding. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in research administration, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical research practices. **

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.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

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** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to lead pre-award and post-award research administration, ensuring compliance and supporting faculty in securing funding. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in research administration, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical research practices. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pre-award and post-award administration
  • Research funding opportunities
  • Institutional compliance
  • Strategic leadership for research
  • Grant proposal development

Nice-to-have

  • Foster a culture of research integrity
  • Trusted advisor to faculty
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Collaboration with funding agencies

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7-10 years of experience
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred
  • Experience with federal funding agencies

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