Senior Director, Sponsored Projects & Research Grants

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Director, Office of Sponsored Projects to oversee pre- and post-award administration of externally funded research and to steward government and private funding. The Director leads OSP and partners with the research community to secure funding and ensure responsible stewardship.

The role directs compliance, policy development, and workflow improvements while collaborating with IT and legal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years' experience or a combination of education and experience.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in grants and contracts administration.
• 7+ years of senior-level experience in sponsored projects administration.
• Experience leading in a complex, decentralized organization.

Responsibilities

• Directs pre-award and post-award administration for externally funded programs.
• Ensures proposals and awards comply with federal, state, sponsor, and Dartmouth requirements.
• Negotiates with federal sponsors and contracting officers to secure favorable terms.
• Leads training and development for OSP staff to maintain compliance knowledge.
• Represents Dartmouth in professional associations and coordinates with legal and ethics partners.

Skills

Grants administration

Senior management

Policy development

Leadership

Federal regulations

Communications

Negotiation

Ethics & confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Grant systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years experience

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Director, Office of Sponsored Projects to oversee pre- and post-award administration of externally funded research and to steward government and private funding. The Director leads OSP and partners with the research community to secure funding and ensure responsible stewardship.

The role directs compliance, policy development, and workflow improvements while collaborating with IT and legal partners.