Assistant Director of Sponsored Research Administration

About the role

The Assistant Director of Sponsored Research Administration provides advanced financial and administrative support for the Department of Physics' sponsored research enterprise. This senior position partners directly with Principal Investigators to develop proposals, manage awards, and ensure compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex portfolio of sponsored research awards throughout proposal, award, and closeout phases.
• Partner with faculty to develop competitive proposals and administer sponsored projects.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and university requirements and provide financial analysis and forecasting.
• Supervise assigned personnel and support continuous improvement of administration processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven years of professional experience in sponsored programs or research administration.
• At least two years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and statutes related to sponsored research.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (formerly Google Workplace) products.