Associate Director of Research Administration
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To support the university's research mission, the fully remote Associate Director of Research Administration will provide leadership for a team of Pre-Award Research Administrators, overseeing proposal development, sponsored project review and submission, award negotiation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of pre-award research administration professionals, establishing goals and service standards
- Manage a portfolio of complex sponsored projects, providing expert guidance for proposal development and submission activities
- Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies while identifying opportunities for operational improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in research administration or a related field
- Experience leading and developing research administration staff
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance with federal grants and contracts
- Knowledge of pre-award research administration and electronic grants management systems
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