Assistant Director - QCoR

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quantum Collaborative Research Corp (QCoR) is a proposed research center within the Department of Physics, CMNS at the University of Maryland. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and expertise in sponsored project finance, administration, asset management, and proposal development, ensuring alignment with the center’s mission and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison with sponsors and university stakeholders, overseeing grant management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of professional experience managing business operations.
• 2+ years supervising or managing professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of business drivers, organizational communications, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performance measures, and the impact of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop and administer policies, and interpret regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the QCoR director, faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Facilities, and Procurement to support the center’s operations.
• Apply knowledge of applicable laws and regulations to review documents for completeness and compliance.
• Oversee grant and contract management, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and revenue tracking.
• Establish and maintain business processes that support compliant financial transactions.
• Support principal investigators with pre‑ and post‑award activities and approve proposals.
• Manage day‑to‑day center activities, address complex administrative challenges, and align resources with program priorities.
• Supervise staff, promote professional development, and maintain high performance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Data analytics

Business drivers

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

Priority BA

Job description

Job Summary

The Quantum Collaborative Research Corp (QCoR) is a proposed research center within the Department of Physics, CMNS at the University of Maryland. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and expertise in sponsored project finance, administration, asset management, and proposal development, ensuring alignment with the center’s mission and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the QCoR director, faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Facilities, and Procurement to support the center’s operations.
• Apply knowledge of applicable laws and regulations to review documents for completeness and compliance.
• Oversee grant and contract management, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and revenue tracking.
• Establish and maintain business processes that support compliant financial transactions.
• Support principal investigators with pre‑ and post‑award activities and approve proposals.
• Manage day‑to‑day center activities, address complex administrative challenges, and align resources with program priorities.
• Supervise staff, promote professional development, and maintain high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 7 years of professional experience managing business operations.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of business drivers, organizational communications, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performance measures, and the impact of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop and administer policies, and interpret regulations.
• Preferred: degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; experience with UMD systems (Workday, Concur, Priority BA); sponsored research experience.

Salary and Benefits

Regular salary: $130,000 – $140,000 per year.

Benefits information available on the university website.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.