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Inside Higher Ed · 13 hours ago

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, Sargent College, Administration, Remote Position

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$120K/yr - $150K/yr
date10+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is advertising for the Director of Research Administration at Boston University Sargent College, which is a leading institution in health and rehabilitation sciences. The Director will oversee all research operations for a significant sponsored research portfolio, ensuring compliance and collaboration with various stakeholders while managing a team of research administration staff.

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Responsibilities

Direct research operations through collaborative planning and data-oriented approach to research reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement for a complex sponsored research portfolio at Sargent College
Directly oversee proposal development and submission, track submissions, awards and progress reports, provide detailed cost analyses and budget justifications, and devise strategies to grow and diversify funding. Facilitate complex proposals and awards, including multi-department and multi-school initiatives. Provide portfolio backstopping as needed
Develop and review complex budgets, prepare analyses and progress reports, manage administrative functions for the research administration team
Create and implement systems, policies and procedures that support the delivery of high-quality research services and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies and procedures
Lead a high-functioning team of grants management staff of 3.0 FTE. Train, mentor, develop, and provide performance feedback for research administration staff

Qualification

Research administrationPre-award processesPost-award managementBudget managementCompliance managementTechnical skillsTrainingCertified Research AdministratorInterpersonal 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

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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