Yale University · 2 months ago
Director, Research Administration
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $225K/yr
6+ years expYale University is dedicated to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Director of Research Administration to support the Department of Internal Medicine Post Award Team. This role involves providing leadership in managing research protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising staff while developing and implementing policies and procedures.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentEducationMedicalSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Administrative oversight for Pre & Post Award Teams
Manage research compliance by overseeing internal audits, leading policy development, and coordinating and monitoring effort reporting
Oversee development of Pre/Post research reporting and have oversight of ongoing management of the data/reporting
Department wide monitoring of compliance and standardization through reporting
Manage research training compliance (TMS)
Lead Post Award standardization process
Organize trainings for accounting staff (Pre and Post)
Special projects for LA as needed
Back-up support for Sr. Operation manager when required (see that JD for duties)
Qualification
Required
Well-developed managerial, financial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills
High level strategic planning skills
Ability to anticipate and manage change in the business environment
Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance
Visionary with ability to influence, generate a strategic vision and influence others to achieve this vision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University and negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents
Ability to lead; sought after for direction, reassurance, counsel and advice
Proven experience in strategic leadership, grant administration, facilities management, and organizational development
Ability to champion change, defend decisions based on an evaluation and to drive results in a work group, keeping team aware and ensuring incentive and interest
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment
Strong computer skills with an ability to effectively employ the MS Office suite, multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field and six years of experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Proficient in YBT, Workday, 5 years Post Award Research Management
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
Recent News
2025-12-10
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