Director of Research Administration

Purpose Of Position

This is an administrative position with decision-making responsibilities and leadership responsibility in conceiving and advising the Chief Research Officer in formulating policy and programs related to the University’s engagement in supporting and advancing its research and sponsored programs. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of the University’s grant and sponsored programs, including the pre-award, post-award and grant accounting operations, and represents the University to various internal organizations (campus and UMass system), and external sponsors, federal agencies and state agencies.

Examples Of Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, and support the execution of university policies and procedures for ensuring that all aspects of grant and contract administration comply with applicable federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and applicable laws as well as terms and conditions of contracts.
• Manage a team of employees, including hiring, training and orientation, development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Conceive and formulate policy in concert with Chief Research Officer regarding infrastructure support and advance the university’s research, scholarly, and creative agenda.
• Serve as Authorized Institutional Official/Campus Contracting Officer for submission and/or oversight of submission of proposals to external sponsors; negotiation and acceptance of awards; certifying official for assurances, representations and expanded authority; approval of post-award modifications; approval and monitoring of sub-recipient agreements; authorized to execute sponsored agreements to bind the institution contractually; establish a point of contact and liaison for faculty, staff, sponsors, and funding agencies.
• Keep the Chief Research Officer informed on these activities through regular reports and meetings.
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