Director of Research Administration - Tulsa, United States - State University of New York at Buffalo

Description

Working under the supervision of the central office and the Associate Dean for Research within the designated unit, the Director will be responsible for managing and guiding a team of professionals in efficiently handling grant proposals, financial management, compliance, and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong organizational abilities, and be a proven leader to drive excellence and support the institution's research initiatives effectively.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for research administration and a track record of success in your career, we invite you to join our team and contribute to advancing our research endeavors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead and supervise staff handling pre- and post-award activities for sponsored projects.
Collect and analyze data for operational planning and strategic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with service level agreements and facilitate conflict resolution with faculty.
Collaborate with central Sponsored Research Administration and other university units as needed.
Manage internal grant and award programs in coordination with the Associate Dean for Research.

Oversee staff performance, professional development, workload management, and adherence to policies and procedures with a focus on efficiency and best practices.

Serve as a representative leader for your college/school in university-wide projects and initiatives, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance processes, operations, and overall customer service.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization.

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About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact.

UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world.

Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.

Five years of experience in research administration, grants management, or closely related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Ability to perform financial analysis and customized reporting; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and regulations and provide guidance and recommendations to others.

Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheets and databases in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred; experience in higher education and research settings, effectively working alongside faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, possession of a Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) credential is highly valued.
Physical Demands

Salary Range
Salary Range

$105,000 - $125,000
Additional Salary Information
Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
Campus

As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Is a background check required for this posting?

No
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Contact's Name

Stacey Brown
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Pronouns

she/her/hers
Contact's Title
Contact's Title

HR Assistant
Contact's Email
Contact's Phone
Contact's Phone

Posting Dates
Posted
Posted

04/26/2024
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required
Number of references required

3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Which school or area of research is of interest to you?

College of Arts and Sciences
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Both

• Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

Faculty
Faculty Student Association (FSA)
Research Foundation Employee
State Classified
State Professional
UB Foundation
TA/GA
Student
No Current Employment Affiliation

• How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

Chronicle of Higher Education

Conference
Personal Referral

Other

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request.

Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at

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