Executive Director, Grants & Admin Ops (Flexible Work)

The Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & Holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the administrative and financial operations related to GHUCCTS participation. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and partners to ensure compliance, program operations, and continuous process improvement.

The role includes leading QA/QC activities, coordinating with Georgetown University and other collaborators, and ensuring timely responses to NCATS requirements, while guiding

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative operations and implement strategic plans aligned with grant objectives.
• Oversee budget development, monitoring, and reporting; coordinate subaward administration.
• Lead QA/QC activities and supervise QA/QC coordinator; ensure regulatory approvals and documentation.
• Guide investigators and research teams through submission processes, pilot projects, and milestones.
• Supervise staff; coordinate recruitment, onboarding, workload distribution, and process improvements.

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the administrative and financial operations related to GHUCCTS participation. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and partners to ensure compliance, program operations, and continuous process improvement.

The role includes leading QA/QC activities, coordinating with Georgetown University and other collaborators, and ensuring timely responses to NCATS requirements, while guiding