Director of Research Operations & Grants

Texas Woman's University; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Woman's University in Denton is seeking a Director of Operations, Research and Sponsored Programs to lead the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. You will oversee internal funding, pre-award and post-award processes, and ORSP budgets to ensure grant compliance.

The role requires developing internal controls, training researchers, managing proposals, and maintaining data integrity with reporting to the Vice Provost, while supervising coordinators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of research administration experience.
• Experience overseeing internal funding, pre-award and post-award processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and budget of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
• Manage pre-award, award, and post-award processes for internal and external grants.
• Maintain office data for reporting and data integrity; develop reports for administration and funding agencies.
• Collaborate with principal investigators to develop and submit proposals and budgets according to funding guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with program announcements, TWU policies, and federal regulations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Policy interpretation

Data reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Texas Woman's University in Denton is seeking a Director of Operations, Research and Sponsored Programs to lead the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. You will oversee internal funding, pre-award and post-award processes, and ORSP budgets to ensure grant compliance.

The role requires developing internal controls, training researchers, managing proposals, and maintaining data integrity with reporting to the Vice Provost, while supervising coordinators.