Assoc. Director, Research Administration (Pre-Award)
Core
Lead the review, analysis, and submission of complex extramural research proposals and sponsored projects for academic departments, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.
Role type
Senior management research administrator (pre-award)
Builds
Compliant research proposals and sponsored project portfolios
Domain
Higher education research administration and clinical trials
Required skills
Research proposal review, regulatory compliance (OMB/NIH), team supervision, process improvement, stakeholder liaison, financial principles, data analysis
Preferred skills
CRA/CFRA/CHRC certification, clinical research experience, Master's degree
Technologies
University systems, real-time dashboards
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and compliant proposal submissions; interact with IRB, Compliance, and other offices to manage research initiation; maintain knowledge of OMB circulars and NIH policies; monitor team performance via dashboards; identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements; provide status reports to senior management; oversee, train, and mentor staff; establish and assess internal controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities