Research Administrator Leadership Opportunity

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the College of Engineering and Computing
The College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University is a leading force for innovation in research and education. With over 10,800 students, it boasts 37 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings.

Compensation Package
This position offers a salary commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, employees of George Mason University enjoy an array of benefits that support their overall well-being and success, including but not limited to, a generous number of holidays and tuition remission.

About the Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Research Administration to provide pre-award and post-award research administration services to the college. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grants and contracts management, direct supervisory and management experience, and knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.

Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will oversee and lead the team performing pre-award activities for CEC, enabling faculty to submit their research proposals in a timely manner and in accordance with sponsor and university requirements. Specific duties include:
  • Developing CEC Pre-Award Administration policies and procedures ensuring they are in alignment with University requirements;
  • Assisting with assignment of workload for Pre-Award Research Administrators to ensure balance workload;
  • Conducting training on Research Administration System for faculty and research administration team;
  • Interacting and partnering with GMU's Office of Sponsored Programs, as necessary;
  • Maintaining compliance with agency and University regulations;
  • Resolving conflicts that may arise among PIs and research administrative staff;
  • Performing Department Review, Approval of Indirect Distributions, and other Ancillary Reviews of Proposals as necessary.
The candidate will also oversee and lead the team performing post-award activities for CEC, enabling Principal Investigators to execute and manage their research awards in accordance with sponsor and university requirements. Additionally, the selected candidate will supervise and develop staff, ensuring resources are available to meet responsibilities, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback on a periodic basis.

Required Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must possess a Master's degree in a related field or a combination of related education and/or work experience. Significant effective work-related grants and contracts management experience (generally seven years or more) and direct supervisory and management experience (generally three or more years) are required. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity and knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity.

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