Assistant Director, Research Development & Compliance

Saint Mary's College Of California; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga is seeking an Assistant Director for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP). The role advances the college’s research funding and enterprise by combining development, administration, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities include designing funding strategies, supporting investigators, delivering training, and managing pre- and post-award processes. The role collaborates across campus to sustain a robust, ethical research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of three years in sponsored research administration or related field.
• Experience in research development, compliance, and/or higher education administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and support growth of Saint Mary’s research funding.
• Assist investigators in identifying and articulating projects.
• Develop workshops and trainings to secure extramural funding.
• Support pre-award activities and proposal planning.
• Oversee post-award budgets and reporting to sponsors.
• Maintain ORSP records, systems, and compliance.
• Coordinate no-cost extensions and sponsor notifications.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and Business Office on time tracking.

Skills

Research development

Research administration

Research compliance

Communication skills

Budgeting

Proposal budgets

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Workshop training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga is seeking an Assistant Director for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP). The role advances the college’s research funding and enterprise by combining development, administration, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities include designing funding strategies, supporting investigators, delivering training, and managing pre- and post-award processes. The role collaborates across campus to sustain a robust, ethical research environment.