Strategic Director, Research Administration

DickersonBakker; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health seeks an Administrative Director to lead the School of Dental Medicine Research Office. You will oversee pre-award and post-award sponsorship activities, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance across the portfolio.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, expertise in NIH/other sponsor rules, and the ability to develop strategic operational priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Farmington campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in sponsored research administration.
• Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to federal funders.
• Supervisory or managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and operations of the School of Dental Medicine research Office.
• Oversees pre-award and post-award sponsored research activities.
• Develops multi-year budgets and justifications for grant submissions.
• Collaborates with faculty investigators to facilitate funding opportunities.
• Administers post-award activities including contracts and subawards.
• Establishes policies, procedures, and controls for tracking sponsored projects.

Skills

Sponsored research admin

Budget management

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eRA Commons

Job description

UConn Health seeks an Administrative Director to lead the School of Dental Medicine Research Office. You will oversee pre-award and post-award sponsorship activities, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance across the portfolio.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, expertise in NIH/other sponsor rules, and the ability to develop strategic operational priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Farmington campus.