Assistant Director of Research Administration - Office of Research

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Medicine is hiring an Assistant Director of Research Administration. This role leads the Excellence in Research Management unit, providing leadership and operational oversight across all College of Medicine departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and drive improvements in research administration. The position supervises teams delivering pre-award and post-award support and facilitates training and strategic planning to advance the college's research mission.

Highlights

Leads Excellence in Research Management unit, supervising Research Administration Managers and teams.
Provides strategic oversight for grant and contract proposals including budget preparation and compliance with federal, state, and university guidelines.
Coordinates post-award activities such as subproject setup, quarterly reviews, and reconciliation reports with Principal Investigators and departments.
Develops and delivers training programs for research administrators and Principal Investigators on pre-award and post-award management and compliance.
Maintains communication and serves as liaison with Division of Sponsored Programs and other core offices.
Uses grants administration software such as UFIRST, ASSIST, ProposalCentral, Grants.gov, and Fastlane.
Requires Master’s degree with two years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree with four years relevant experience.
Prefers leadership experience in research administration and knowledge of sponsored research funding and compliance.
Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, paid time off, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.