Team Lead Unit Pre-Award Administration

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The Team Lead, Unit Pre-Award Administration will lead and facilitate the further development of the Research Administration Office ( RAO ) that creates a framework for a consistent and coordinated approach to sponsored project administration by having LCOM college research administration services become a unit of the Dean’s Office. In collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean for Research, the Team Lead for Unit Pre-Award Research Administration will be responsible for operating a customer focused pre-award research administration team that is synchronized in process and procedures.

Collaborate and partner with SADR and department leadership, along with SPA , to continuously improve processes, policies and procedures, generating an efficient and effective research administration infrastructure allowing our researchers to focus on conducting research.

The Team Lead will influence and support pre-award proposal submission and award administration in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies. Independently provide supervision for unit Pre-Award Administrators. Lead and implement continuous improvement activities; streamline processes, oversee the development of tools and documentation of procedures for department pre-award administration. Provide on-boarding and training for central and unit pre-award administrators. Serve as liaison to internal and external constituents on complex internal/external policy, procedural and process information pertaining to the area of responsibility.

Provide executive level research administration to the Senior Associate Dean for Research and directly oversee the Dean’s office grant portfolio, perform all aspects of proposal development and submission, and post-award communications to sponsors.

Bachelor’s degree and six years of government, non-profit or higher education experience required. Experience in complex research administration, grant and contract proposal submission management required. Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency required. Demonstrated customer service experience required. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written required. Analytical skills and effective presentation skills required. Experience in employee supervision required.

Anticipated Pay Range $90,000-$95,000

A 6-month probationary period is required.

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position No

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

10/12/2026

Open Until Filled No

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