Director Sponsored Research - 2218

SRA International; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking a Director for Sponsored Research to provide strategic leadership and oversee the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs. This role involves managing grants and contracts while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree or a master's degree with significant experience in research grants. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with academic units and enhance sponsored research efforts.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree preferred; Master's acceptable with extensive experience.
• Sponsored Program Certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience with research grants and related projects.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research.
• Provide leadership in grants and sponsored programs.
• Develop strategies for sponsored research programs.
• Supervise the execution of all grants, contracts, and cooperative agreement programs.
• Provide support to faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve funding for grants and contracts.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in relevant field

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Position

Title: Director Sponsored Research
Position #: 2218
FTE: 1
Salary Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12

Organization

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sponsored Research & Programs

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Director of Sponsored Research provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs. The position is responsible for guiding the development, submission, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensuring institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supporting faculty and staff in pursuing external funding opportunities. The Director serves as the university's primary resource and subject‑matter expert for sponsored program administration, collaborates with academic and administrative units to advance research activity, and oversees all OSRP processes, staff, and reporting to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs.
• Provide leadership for the university in grants and sponsored programs.
• Develop strategies to enhance sponsored research programs and guide the development and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Assist in university‑wide planning and develop working linkages with a range of entities for collaborative research.
• Supervise the execution of all grants, contracts, and cooperative agreement programs.
• Provide writing, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal support to faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve funding for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Ensure accurate data collection, secure maintenance of records, timely reporting, and fulfillment of other associated duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• An earned Doctoral Degree in an appropriate career path is preferred; a Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience is acceptable.
• Sponsored Program Certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience with research grants, research‑career programs, instructional projects, public service projects, minority and disadvantaged programs, economic development projects, partnerships, and cooperative‑agreement projects including educational and health‑professions grants.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to serve on university councils and committees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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