Director of Academic Operations & Sponsored Research

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public research university in Maryland is seeking a qualified candidate for an academic administration role. Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Finance, or a related field, with a Master's preferred. The role requires 7-10 years of relevant experience, specializing in sponsored research operations handling multiple funding sources. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration or business operations.
• Experience managing sponsored research with multiple funding sources preferred.
• Knowledge of pre and post-award processes in sponsored research.

Skills

Sponsored research administration

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Business operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Finance, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading public research university in Maryland is seeking a qualified candidate for an academic administration role. Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Finance, or a related field, with a Master's preferred. The role requires 7-10 years of relevant experience, specializing in sponsored research operations handling multiple funding sources. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is strongly recommended.