Manager, Post Award Administration

SDSU Research Foundation; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 106.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Generous 403b retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

14 paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

SDSU Research Foundation is seeking a Manager to support the advancement of research. The role involves leading a team dedicated to research administration, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and positively influencing staff morale.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in research administration. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness workshops.

Qualifikationen

• Effective supervisor who provides guidance and coaching.
• Broad experience with federal regulations and sponsor agency terms.
• Strong organizational skills to resolve complex issues.

Aufgaben

• Lead team supporting faculty research activities.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements.
• Positively impact staff morale and business practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Federal regulations knowledge

Planning and organizational skills

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

5 years of experience in research administration

Tools

Ellucian Banner Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The salary range for this position is $8,666.67 to $10,223.86 per month depending upon qualifications and is non‑negotiable.

The position works a hybrid in‑office/remote schedule and the applicant must live within a commutable distance from San Diego State University in order to receive full consideration.

The position is open until filled, with first review of candidates on March 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE

The Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of the research mission of the Research Foundation and San Diego State University. Using specialized experience in research administration, you will lead a team of professionals that support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met, directly impacting SDSU’s reputation as a leading research institution.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE

As a manager, you will be a member of the leadership team in the SRA department and Sponsored Research Services division who are dedicated to using their expertise in research administration and knowledge of the organization to positively impact staff morale, service, and business practices. You will also be responsible for the leadership of a team of professionals who are aligned with the Research Foundation’s mission to support and advance research. These professionals play a key role in the administration, compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds, and other research support funds. Your leadership and support of the management of grants and contracts provides faculty with time needed to focus on the research activities that will continue to advance the institution’s research mission.

Qualifications

THE SKILLS WE NEED

• An effective supervisor and leader who provides guidance, clear direction, performance feedback and actively coaches and mentors their team.
• Broad knowledge and experience understanding, interpreting, and applying federal regulations and sponsor agency terms and conditions in conjunction with institutional policies and procedures with the ability to use independent professional judgment in situations that are different from typical daily experience.
• Advanced planning and organizational skills, ingenuity, and innovation to determine solutions to complex issues, recommend improvements to processes or conceive new approaches and solutions to address common challenges as well as complex problems and issues.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in utilizing internal and external information systems and accounting applications in analysis, research and reporting activities and other projects, including regularly sharing this expertise and directing special projects.
• Ability to establish partnering relationships with faculty and project staff that result in enhanced communication and positive working relationship.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting or related field or 4 years of progressive responsibility in an institution of higher education, research institution, or non‑profit organization or related accounting experience.
• Five years of direct experience in the field of research administration. Two or more years of experience leading and supervising employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience working in research administration in a post award office.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, sponsor agency reporting requirements, audit policies and federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Previous experience using Ellucian Banner Finance system.
• Previous experience working in a university, related auxiliary organizations or non‑profit environment.

Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance plans.
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan. We match 200% on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution. All contributions are 100% vested.
• Vacation and sick leave accruals.
• 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday.
• Hybrid in‑office/telework arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events.
• Wellness workshops.

Equal Opportunity Statement

San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.