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Boston University · 2 days ago

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

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 of over $18 million annually, shaping policies and operational systems to ensure compliance and high-quality research services.

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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 developmentCompliance managementTechnical skillsPerformance feedbackCertified 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

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 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees