Research Administration Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Yale University, located in New Haven, seeks an Operational Manager of Research Administration to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research at the Yale School of Nursing, coordinating sponsor research administration and PhD program support.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, process improvement, and high-quality service to faculty, staff, and students, with a hybrid on-campus/remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience with grant and contract pre-award processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.
• Knowledge of federal regulations for grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Office of Research operations and supervise staff where appropriate.
• Coordinate the grant proposal lifecycle from development through submission.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, university, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with central offices to support efficient research administration.

Skills

Grant administration

People management

Communication

Policy compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Database administration

Electronic proposal systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database administration software

Electronic proposal submission platforms

Job description

Yale University, located in New Haven, seeks an Operational Manager of Research Administration to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research at the Yale School of Nursing, coordinating sponsor research administration and PhD program support.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, process improvement, and high-quality service to faculty, staff, and students, with a hybrid on-campus/remote work arrangement.