Assistant Director

UMBC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

UMBC in Baltimore, MD seeks a leader to oversee COEIT’s Sponsored Research Teams, guiding pre-award and post-award activities while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies. The role emphasizes audits, reporting, risk mitigation, and staff mentorship.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business-related fields, with extensive experience in research administration and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, forecasting and related accounting/finance responsibilities.
• At least 7 years direct experience in research administration, preferably in higher education.
• At least 3 years direct supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees COEIT’s Sponsored Research Teams and provides leadership for Pre-Award and Post-Award teams.
• Ensures compliance with university, government and sponsor policies; mitigates financial and operational risk.
• Develops reports and training, supports faculty and staff on sponsored research matters.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Research administration

Supervisory experience

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Kuali

Job description

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Department:

College of Engineering and Information Technology, Shared Services Center

This position oversees sponsored research administration and compliance for COEIT, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to University policies. Conducts audits, identifies process improvements and risk mitigation opportunities, and serves as a key resource for post-award and pre-award matters while mentoring sponsored research staff.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $103,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities

Oversees COEIT’s Sponsored Research Teams and provides leadership for the Pre-Award and Post-Award teams. Ensures sponsored projects comply with University, government, and sponsor policies and regulations while identifying opportunities to minimize financial and operational risk. Oversees proposal submissions, award setup and administration, project audits, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring, while serving as a liaison with key research administration offices.

Provides guidance and support to faculty, Principal Investigators, and staff on sponsored research matters, including project spending, effort reporting, cost transfers, and award requirements. Manages team activities, timelines, and work quality while providing training, mentorship, and professional development to staff. Develops reports and training for faculty and staff, recommends process improvements, and represents COEIT on internal and external committees and initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or relatedfield.

• 7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and other related accounting/finance/analytical responsibilities, with at least 7 years of direct experience in research administration, preferably at an institution of higher education.
• At least three years direct supervisory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or related degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in both Central and Departmental administration of Sponsored Research activities is a plus.
• Project management skills strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Kuali or other electronic research administration systems, creating moderately complex reports and queries, and departmental level extramural support preferred.
• Additionally, the working history should reflect superior communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary

Salary: $103,000 - $116,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours

Hours: Full-time

Type

Type: Regular

FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Work Authorization

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised

Advertised: Sep 28 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

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