Yale University · 20 hours ago
Senior Director of Faculty Research Management Services
Whitney Ave, 205
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $332K/yr
10+ years expYale University is dedicated to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Senior Director of Faculty Research Management Services. This role involves leading the Faculty Research Management Services team in providing comprehensive grants management support, ensuring effective faculty relationships, and maintaining compliance with university policies.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentEducationMedicalSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Maintain the strategic direction of FRMS. Shape the overall design and effectiveness of the department, to include the delivery of expert, timely, and accurate pre- and post-award services
Establish and maintain strong faculty and department relationships and ensure faculty/PI’s have access to high-level subject matter experts. Ensure appropriate workflow/mechanisms are established to encourage and preserve the critical relationship between staff and faculty. Develop and cultivate client relationships. Ensure FRMS is available and equipped to provide services to those departments not currently supported
Direct a team of pre- and post-award staff. Create a positive work environment that promotes individual performance accountability, teamwork, a commitment to developing strong customer relationships, and a culture that exemplifies diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Build strong working relationships with Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) for process improvement, application enhancements, and upgrades. Identify and develop strategies that add value and build FRMS’ capacity, expertise, and infrastructure. Integrate with central and research departments as appropriate
Shape the development of processes, procedures and systems to ensure all activities related to sponsored programs management are completed appropriately and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all University, sponsor and regulatory requirements and in alignment with University and department goals
Network with other institutions to share best practices, lessons learned and obtain ideas for continuous improvement. Represent Yale at external conferences and meetings, present information and share the model with a broad research community
Ensure effective Partnership (Service Level) Agreements in concert with departmental Lead Administrators. Develop process standards and metrics to measure the FRMS’ performance; and ensure negotiated partnership agreements are met
Ensure University requirements, policies and procedures are disseminated to the clients served, and they are trained with respect to pre and post award policies and procedures. Establish metric reports that enable FRMS staff to interface with departments and support them in improving internal departmental processes
Ensure strong internal controls are in place and risk is mitigated to optimize effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Ensure department structure is established to identify, address, and escalate risks appropriately
Construct an environment that ensures FRMS staff is skilled and prepared to provide a variety of services including grant application process and producing grant reporting and monitoring support services for Departments. Drive integration and collaboration with OSP as necessary. Influence and shape the development of new business processes to effectively incorporate new initiatives
Direct the alignment of FRMS with the clients it serves and the overall mission of the University. Anticipate and identify critical issues, stay abreast of internal and external forces that impact the University and provide advice and guidance to promote the unit’s and University’s strategic goals
Establish a partnership with Human Resources to attract and retain quality talent. Build a diverse and adaptable staff through performance management and career development processes
Serve on University committees and contribute to the planning and development of policies and procedures
Represent the AVP of Academic Business Operations, for select areas, in his/her absence
Qualification
Required
Proactive, resourceful strategic thinker with ability to lead a unit with multiple projects in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Strong leadership ability, including the ability to influence change, manage team performance, provide coaching and feedback, promote accountability and create a collaborative working environment with strong team morale and a sense of belonging
Demonstrated superior client relationship management skills; ability to proactively engage clients
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to balance the needs of clients. Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to compile, analyze and explain data accurately and to analyze and resolve complex issues with sound judgment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field and 10 years of progressively responsible experience including 5 years in a leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience preparing and integrating multiple, complex pieces of financial and non-financial data to identify themes, trends, and issues
Experience in Sponsored Research Administration
Working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis
Preferred
MBA or an advanced degree
Benefits
Health Requirements
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (355)
2024 (449)
2023 (214)
2022 (208)
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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
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