Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
28 May, 25
Salary
92500.0
Posted On
28 Feb, 25
Experience
5 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Communication Skills, Research Administration, Higher Education, Leadership, Teams, Research Funding
Industry
Human Resources/HR
HIRING DEPARTMENT
Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research in UMKC’s Office of Research Services (ORS).
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) provides strategic leadership, oversight, and expertise in managing the full lifecycle of externally funded research and sponsored projects at UMKC. This position ensures the effective administration of pre-award and post-award functions, supervises cradle-to-grave program managers, and maintains compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Serving as a key liaison between faculty, researchers, administrators, and external sponsors, the Director advances the university’s research mission by optimizing processes, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring adherence to best practices in sponsored research administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ROLES
RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES