Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Research administration leadership
Pre-award and post-award management
Compliance with sponsor regulations
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.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
  • This position supports faculty and investigators in securing external funding, ensures institutional compliance, and advances the organization’s research mission through effective systems, policies, and partnerships.

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

  • Research administration leadership
  • Pre-award and post-award management
  • Compliance with sponsor regulations
  • Grant proposal development support
  • Research funding strategy
  • Team and project management

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education experience
  • Certified Research Administrator credential
  • Federal funding agency knowledge
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Relationship building and collaboration
  • Policy development and risk management

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree required
  • 7–10 years research administration experience
  • Knowledge of pre-award and post-award processes
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Certified Research Administrator preferred
  • Experience with federal funding agencies
  • Must have legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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