Asst Director of Research Operations

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $92K 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 16th, 2026

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Kansas State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Research Operations. This role manages financial and operational activities within the Office of the Vice President for Research, coordinating workflows, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. The Assistant Director also supports financial tracking, reporting, and project coordination across OVPR units.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day financial and operational activities for the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).
Coordinate administrative workflows and track research start-up funding.
Monitor departmental budgets and oversee financial approvals and operational processes.
Ensure compliance with institutional research policies.
Support Executive Director with financial tracking, reporting, and project coordination across OVPR units.
Requires high school diploma or equivalent with seven years' relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and project coordination in operational or financial environments.
Familiarity with university financial systems and research administration preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Anticipated salary range: $70,835 to $92,083.