(Hybrid) Assistant Director - HSC Pre Award - Office of Research and Graduate Education

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director for HSC Pre/Post-Award to lead grant management initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing the pre-award sub-department, making critical decisions, and ensuring compliance with various requirements. The successful candidate will engage in strategic planning, manage training for new staff, and enhance proposal development processes. With a commitment to work-life balance, the organization offers generous benefits, including a 37.5-hour work week, health insurance options, and a robust retirement plan. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact research administration and organizational success.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401(a) retirement plan with 6% employer match

Wellness programs

24 vacation days annually

18 sick days per year

13 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in grant management and research administration.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HSC leadership in developing a proactive grant management environment.
• Engage in strategic planning for research administration processes.
• Oversee review and approval of special requests.

Skills

Grant Management

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Office of Research and Graduate Education at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Assistant Director of HSC Pre Award.

About the Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the Assistant Director for HSC Pre/Post-Award, Office of Research and Graduate Education. The Assistant Director leads the pre-award sub-department, making routine to complex decisions, and provides supervisory and daily operational recommendations to the Director. This role is the primary HSC administrative approver for all grant submissions to extramural sponsors, in conjunction with the HSC Director, Pre-/Post-Award, and serves as a liaison with the WVU Office of Sponsored Programs.

This position oversees, plans, directs, and coordinates organizational activities including policy development, daily operations management, and resource stewardship aligned with business objectives. It may include oversight of pre- or post-award functions such as procurement, HR, communications, finance, and office support, requiring operational leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The role significantly impacts personnel, budget, and organizational outcomes, with legal and financial implications.

We value work-life balance and offer generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 vacation days annually
• 18 sick days per year
• Health insurance options
• 401(a) retirement plan with 6% employer match
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Support HSC leadership in developing a proactive grant management environment that meets various sponsor, university, state, and federal requirements.
• Engage in strategic planning for research administration processes.
• Oversee review and approval of special requests like F&A rate adjustments, Cost Share considerations, and institutional support letters.
• Manage training processes for new research administration staff.
• Lead initiatives to enhance proposal development, such as the