Director of Research Administration

National Grants Management Association; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health in Farmington, CT is seeking a Senior Sponsored Research Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities within the School of Dental Medicine and broader research offices.

You will coordinate complex grant applications, budgets, and reporting, collaborating with investigators and institutional partners. The role requires leadership, budgeting, and compliance with federal and sponsor guidelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of sponsored research administration practices.
• Familiarity with federal, state, institutional, and sponsor requirements and grant regulations.
• Ability to apply management principles and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee pre-award and post-award sponsored research activities.
• Prepare and submit complex grant applications with multi-year budgets and justifications.
• Collaborate with investigators and partners to facilitate timely proposals.
• Administer post-award activities including purchasing, contracts, and payroll allocations.
• Develop and maintain systems, policies, and controls for sponsored projects.

Skills

Sponsored research administration

Federal/state sponsor rules

Budget development

Financial reporting

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eRA systems

Job description

UConn Health in Farmington, CT is seeking a Senior Sponsored Research Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award activities within the School of Dental Medicine and broader research offices.

You will coordinate complex grant applications, budgets, and reporting, collaborating with investigators and institutional partners. The role requires leadership, budgeting, and compliance with federal and sponsor guidelines.