Executive Director, Research Administration & Strategy

UT Health Sciences; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Sciences in Memphis seeks an Executive Director of Research Administration to lead institutional research administration from funding through award acceptance, with signature authority for proposals and awards. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with Sponsored Award Financial Services to ensure end-to-end service standards.

The position requires Master’s level credentials and a proven track record in federal research compliance, strategy, and staff development within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, Master’s preferred.
• Experience leading sponsored research administration programs is required.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and research compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Authorized Organizational Representative for submissions and awards.
• Set office priorities, service standards, and performance expectations.
• Oversee end-to-end proposal review, agreements, security, and data.
• Maintain award handoff protocols and portfolio capacity models.
• Lead workforce development and recruitment strategies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal submission

Research administration

Security/export control

E-RA systems

Staff leadership

Decision under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

eRA systems

Proposal management software

Job description

UT Health Sciences in Memphis seeks an Executive Director of Research Administration to lead institutional research administration from funding through award acceptance, with signature authority for proposals and awards. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with Sponsored Award Financial Services to ensure end-to-end service standards.

The position requires Master’s level credentials and a proven track record in federal research compliance, strategy, and staff development within a