Director, Sponsored Programs — Research Operations Leader

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Director of Sponsored Programs to lead post-award administration for sponsored research and training programs within Sylvester Cancer Center. You will oversee funding identification, award setup, compliance, and policy development, ensuring efficient lifecycle management.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Operations, you will supervise staff, mentor leaders, implement internal controls, and partner with Finance, HR, and Office of Research to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required; CRA certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF) and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees post-award administration of all sponsored programs.
• Develops and maintains the post-award database for sponsored programs.
• Monitors government and external funding rules and regulations.
• Leads staff hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and development.
• Ensures internal controls and policy compliance across sponsored programs.

Skills

Strategic Alignment

Financial Management

Resource Management

Adaptability

Team Leadership

Technology & Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or related field

CRA certification preferred

Tools

Huron Research Suite

Workday

eRA Commons

Job description

The University of Miami seeks a Director of Sponsored Programs to lead post-award administration for sponsored research and training programs within Sylvester Cancer Center. You will oversee funding identification, award setup, compliance, and policy development, ensuring efficient lifecycle management.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Operations, you will supervise staff, mentor leaders, implement internal controls, and partner with Finance, HR, and Office of Research to optimize