Remote Pre-Award Research Administration Lead

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Director of Pre-Award Research Administration at Tufts University leads a team supporting faculty and researchers across the university in proposal development, review, submission, award negotiation, and regulatory compliance. This remote role balances strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, the position requires strong collaboration with faculty and institutional leaders, and periodic travel to campus for meetings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in research administration, sponsored programs or grants.
• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Familiarity with federal grants and sponsor requirements.
• Knowledge of pre-award processes and proposal submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of pre-award administration professionals.
• Oversee proposal development, review, submission, and negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
• Build partnerships with faculty, administrators, and leadership.
• Drive process improvements and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic Planning

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Associate Director of Pre-Award Research Administration at Tufts University leads a team supporting faculty and researchers across the university in proposal development, review, submission, award negotiation, and regulatory compliance. This remote role balances strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, the position requires strong collaboration with faculty and institutional leaders, and periodic travel to campus for meetings,