Hybrid-Eligible Research Programs Lead

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 holidays per year

Tuition waivers

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The University of Alaska in Anchorage seeks a Research Project Lead to guide complex sponsored programs from proposal development through closeout, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms, university policies, budgets, and timelines.

You will develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and reports; coordinate activities among Principal Investigators, sponsors, and administrators; monitor performance and finances; and create tools and workflows that improve service, efficiency and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field relevant to research with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in sponsored project administration and compliance.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sponsored projects from proposal development through closeout.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and sponsor-facing materials.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and administrators.
• Identify process improvements and provide guidance on research administration.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Research administration

Sponsored programs

Project management

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

The University of Alaska in Anchorage seeks a Research Project Lead to guide complex sponsored programs from proposal development through closeout, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms, university policies, budgets, and timelines.

You will develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and reports; coordinate activities among Principal Investigators, sponsors, and administrators; monitor performance and finances; and create tools and workflows that improve service, efficiency and collaboration