Director 129380

🇺🇸 Pensacola, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Administrator

🗓️ September 24th, 2025

Tableau

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of West Florida is hiring a Director of Sponsored Research. This role involves collaborating with researchers to identify funding, organize projects, oversee grant proposal development, and ensure compliance and successful execution of awarded research projects while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and managing research administration compliance.

Highlights

Liaise with researchers to identify funding opportunities and organize research projects.
Lead grant proposal development, submission, and compliance management.
Manage execution, financial oversight, and closeouts of awarded projects.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Provide mentorship and training to pre-award and post-award research administration staff.
Collaborate with academic departments, research centers, and administrative offices to support research activities.
Required qualifications include a master's degree with six years of experience or a bachelor's with eight years, with a preference for a doctoral degree in STEM or health sciences.
Experience as a principal investigator on federally or state-funded research and grant writing skills are essential.
Knowledge of grant portals (Grants.gov, NSF Research.gov, eRA Commons) and financial principles in research administration.
Preferred skills include experience with Tableau, Ellucian Banner Document Management System, and leadership experience.