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Boston University · 14 hours ago

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, Sargent College, Administration

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. The Director of Research Administration is a strategic leader who directs all research operations for a sponsored research portfolio, shaping policies and managing a team to ensure compliance and effective research services.

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Responsibilities

Directs all research operations for a sponsored research portfolio (pre- and post-award) of over $18 million annually

Shapes and implements the policies, fiscal controls, and operational systems for the sponsored research administration team

Delivers highest quality research services, regulatory compliance, and research operations while collaborating with principal investigators, college leadership, sponsors, and university stakeholders

Manages, trains and mentors a team of three full-time staff

Serves as the college's primary liaison with central research offices

Formulates budgets and takes a hands-on lead on complex sponsored award submission and post-award management

Translates strategic aims into research operational plans, policies, and practices

Reports to the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration and provides broad strategic direction and oversight to faculty and research community for Sargent College

Qualification

Research AdministrationPre-awardPost-award ManagementCompliance ManagementBudget ManagementSoftware ProficiencyCertified Research AdministratorTrainingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience

Expert knowledge of best practices for both pre-award application processes and post-award financial management and compliance

Proven ability to manage compliance with federal government grants and contracts and effectively interpret and apply university and sponsor policies and procedures

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage expectations and solve problems independently

Excellent technical skills to manage various software platforms, budgets, and reporting tools

Preferred

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation

Master's degree

Prior experience as a manager of people with proven ability to train, mentor and drive performance of professional staff

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 1848

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees