Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Strategic leadership
External funding
Research productivity
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for research administration activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing pre-award and post-award processes and will play a key role in fostering a culture of research integrity and collaboration. **

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

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** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Director of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for research administration activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing pre-award and post-award processes and will play a key role in fostering a culture of research integrity and collaboration. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership
  • external funding
  • research productivity
  • proposal development
  • financial management
  • sponsor compliance

Nice-to-have

  • research integrity
  • collaboration
  • service-oriented mindset
  • ethical research practices

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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