Dir Of Research And Sponsored Programs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience
7-10 years research administration experience
Master's degree required
Pre-award and post-award process knowledge
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 while ensuring institutional compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU offering a competitive learning environment with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio.

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.

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 and strategic planning

Nice-to-have

  • Certified Research Administrator credential
  • Experience with NIH or NSF funding
  • Success in increasing external funding
  • Higher education environment background
  • Strong relationship building skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required; doctorate preferred
  • Minimum 7-10 years progressively responsible experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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