Job Title

Director, Research & Sponsored Programs

Department

Research and Innovation Office

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

95,000

Position Salary Maximum

125,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2024-09-26

Job Description Summary

We welcome applicants to join the Miami University Office of Research and Innovation! Miami University, long recognized for providing a premier educational experience, is expanding its research portfolio in support of this educational mission. As a part of that expansion, the individual in this role will lead the area of Research and Sponsored Programs. The primary responsibility is to ensure that assistance and guidance are in place for faculty, students, and staff members engaged in the pursuit of external funding through grants and contracts and that federal and state regulatory obligations are met. Within this emerging research institution, the director will provide a depth of regulatory compliance expertise and demonstrated competencies in the management of a growing team of professionals dedicated to preaward functions. The focus of the Office of Research and Innovation is to assist all within the Miami community recognized for a strong tradition of excellence in research, scholarship, artistry, and outreach. The director serves a vital role in advancing the efforts of faculty members, staff members, and undergraduate and graduate students within our award-winning institution of higher education to advance this tradition of excellence. We look forward to hearing of your interest.

Job Description

Based on extensive research administration knowledge, provide excellence in leadership for the area of Research and Sponsored Programs within the Office of Research and Innovation. Report directly to the Vice President for Research and Innovation to lead a hybrid/remote team and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in competitively securing and fulfilling externally funded grants and contracts. A key responsibility is to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while adhering to university policies and to sponsor-specific requirements. Assist all members of the office to foster a university-wide culture of innovation, inclusion, and compliance, committed to the mission of this premier student-centered institution of higher learning.

Essential Duties

Assist the institution in risk management by staying up to date with all relevant statutes, regulations guidelines, policies, and processes, and by effectively communicating these requirements across all university constituents

Develop and implement policies consistent with federal and state regulations, guidelines, university policies, and best practices

Provide leadership to staff on the interpretation and administration of all relevant statutes, regulations guidelines, policies, and processes

Review proposals for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor-specific requirements prior to submission

Serve as the designated authorized university official for sponsored projects

Oversee contract negotiation on sponsored projects

Monitor and assess the performance of direct reports