Director, Sponsored Programs
Core
Director of Sponsored Programs guiding and overseeing externally funded research and scholarship programs, managing the full lifecycle from pre-award to post-award administration.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Sponsored Programs Director)
Builds
Compliant, efficient, and high-quality support across the full lifecycle of sponsored funding for the Sylvester Cancer Center and University of Miami.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration / Healthcare
Required skills
Strategic planning, Financial management, Resource allocation, Team leadership, Technology & analytics, Communication
Preferred skills
Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Deep knowledge of federal regulations (NIH, NSF, DOD, Uniform Guidance)
Technologies
Post-award database systems, Grant management tools
Responsibilities
Oversee post-award administration and database maintenance; Integrate pre-award and post-award functions; Supervise staff and conduct performance evaluations; Establish internal controls and ensure compliance with sponsor policies; Define and monitor KPIs for proposal volume, award success, and expenditure management; Coordinate with institutional partners (Finance, HR, Office of Research Administration).