LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas · 3 months ago
Director of Research Administration
Huntsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas is seeking a Director of Research Administration to provide strategic and operational leadership in post-award administration of sponsored projects. The role involves managing compliance, fostering partnerships, and ensuring excellence throughout the project life cycle while supporting faculty and researchers.
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Responsibilities
Provides vision, leadership, and direction for all post-award functions, ensuring alignment with the university’s research growth goals
Leads, mentors, and develops staff to build a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement
Fosters strong partnerships with Pre-Award, Compliance, Finance, and other key stakeholders to create a seamless research support environment
Serves as a primary resource for faculty and research administrators on financial management of sponsored projects
Promotes a customer service culture that prioritizes timely, accurate, and proactive support
Communicates complex regulations and financial requirements in clear, faculty-friendly language
Oversees the full life cycle of post-award activities, including award setup, budget management, invoicing financial reporting, effort certification, and closeout
Ensures compliance with federal (Uniform Guidance), state, system, and sponsor regulations
Manages risk through timely reconciliations, proactive monitoring, and corrective actions when necessary
Establishes policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure strong financial stewardship of sponsored funds
Coordinates audits and review with internal and external entities, ensuring accurate and timely responses
Stays current on regulatory changes and sponsor requirements, translating them into effective institutional practices
Partners with Pre-Award to improve transition between pre- and post-award and create a unified, faculty-centered research support model
Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and reduce administrative burden on faculty
Serves as a bridge between researchers and administrative units, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, post-award management, or sponsored projects accounting or in a related field
Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven record of team building, staff development, and fostering a culture of service
Expert knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations (Uniform Guidance, NIH, NSF, etc.)
Strong financial management, budgeting, and compliance skills
Ability to organize work effectively and prioritize objectives
Ability to exercise discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgment
Skilled in directing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and organizing operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and the public
Strong communication skills, both orally and written
Requires the critical judgment for the department, in which very serious consequences on decision-making can occur
Interprets and applies complex directives, policies, regulations, statutes, and procedures, and/or written guidelines for a department or major work group
Preferred
Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
Asset and fiscal resources management skills preferred
Company
LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Created by the Texas Legislature in 1989, LEMIT is one of the largest and most sophisticated statewide preparation program for police management in the United States and is nationally recognized for its initiatives to develop the administrative, analytical, and executive skills of current and future law enforcement officials.
2-10 employees
Funding
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