Research Administration & Grants Operations Manager

Yale Cancer Center; Orange (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center seeks an Operational Manager of Research Administration to oversee day-to-day Office of Research operations, manage grant proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Associate Dean for Research and supports the School of Nursing PhD program administration.

Hybrid work model with in-person campus presence, located in New Haven. Strong collaboration across university offices and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant and contract pre-award process and applicable regulations.
• Excellent customer service focus and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.
• Ability to interpret policies and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day Office of Research operations and staff.
• Manage grant proposal lifecycle and submission timelines.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, University, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Grant administration

Customer service

Communication

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yale Cancer Center seeks an Operational Manager of Research Administration to oversee day-to-day Office of Research operations, manage grant proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Associate Dean for Research and supports the School of Nursing PhD program administration.

Hybrid work model with in-person campus presence, located in New Haven. Strong collaboration across university offices and stakeholders is essential.