The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre-award and post-award research administration activities
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
The Director of Research and Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all pre-award and post-award research administration activities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
pre-award and post-award administration
research compliance requirements
strategic leadership
external funding opportunities
institutional compliance
Nice-to-have
foster a culture of research integrity
service-oriented mindset
relationship building and collaboration
Key Requirements
Master’s degree required
7–10 years of experience
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent credential