Assistant Director, Sponsored Research Operations

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

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.