Strategic Initiatives & Grants Operations Lead

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 86,632 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for the Senior Business Services Consultant, the primary business and administrative professional supporting the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), including MIDE, the Critical Materials Crossroads, and other strategic programs.

You will oversee budgets, grants, and personnel actions, supervise two staff, coordinate across offices, ensure sponsor compliance, and drive operational excellence in a fast‑paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US National Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee OSI business operations across initiatives.
• Manage post‑award administration, budgeting, and sponsor reporting.
• Develop operating budgets and long‑range financial forecasts.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and personnel actions.
• Lead process improvements and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Research administration

Compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

US National Security Clearance (ability to obtain)

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for the Senior Business Services Consultant, the primary business and administrative professional supporting the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), including MIDE, the Critical Materials Crossroads, and other strategic programs.

You will oversee budgets, grants, and personnel actions, supervise two staff, coordinate across offices, ensure sponsor compliance, and drive operational excellence in a fast‑paced research environment.