Hybrid Post-Award Admin Manager: Research Funding Lead

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid in-office/telework

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

The Manager in the SDSU Research Foundation’s Sponsored Research Administration leads a team of professionals supporting faculty research activities, ensuring all grants and contracts comply with sponsor terms and university policies. This role directly impacts the university’s research mission and compliance posture.

You will oversee the administration of grants, contracts, and gift funds, mentor staff, and partner with faculty to optimize processes across the award lifecycle, enabling rigorous

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to supervise and coach staff.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations and sponsor terms and conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and improve processes to solve complex problems.
• Experience using accounting and reporting systems for grants and contracts.
• Ability to build effective relationships with faculty and project staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals in research administration and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to sponsor agency terms and university policies.
• Manage grants, contracts, and gift funds to support research activities.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Accounting systems

Faculty collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner Finance

Job description

The Manager in the SDSU Research Foundation’s Sponsored Research Administration leads a team of professionals supporting faculty research activities, ensuring all grants and contracts comply with sponsor terms and university policies. This role directly impacts the university’s research mission and compliance posture.

You will oversee the administration of grants, contracts, and gift funds, mentor staff, and partner with faculty to optimize processes across the award lifecycle, enabling rigorous