Assistant Director of Research Administration

# Assistant Director of Research Administration Legal Address - Dallas, TX 75229## Description Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for an
** Assistant Director of Research Administration
** to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact. The Assistant Director of Research Administration serves as the operational leader for sponsored programs and research administration at Parker University. The position functions as the primary administrator for pre-award and post-award grant activities, research operations, compliance administration, reporting, and institutional research processes.

Working closely with the Dean of Research and Research Administration, this role manages the day-to-day research enterprise while supporting faculty, staff, students, sponsors, and external partners.
** WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
** Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
** Workload Allocation
*** 60% Sponsored Programs Administration
* 25% Research Operations
* 15% Compliance Administration
** Sponsored Programs Administration
*** Lead proposal submission processes, routing, timelines, internal approvals, and sponsor submissions.
* Coordinate funding opportunity tracking and grant calendars.
* Develop and review proposal budgets with faculty and institutional departments.
* Manage award setup, modifications, progress reporting, financial coordination, and closeout activities.
* Serve as liaison among Principal Investigators, Finance, HR, Procurement, and sponsors.
** Research Operations & Administration
*** Develop SOPs, templates, and operational workflows for research administration.
* Coordinate research workshops, events, symposia, and communications.
* Manage research office reporting deadlines and operational metrics.
* Support website content and research communications.
** Compliance Administration
*** Maintain training records, conflict-of-interest documentation, assurance records, and compliance deadlines.
* Support IRB workflow monitoring and regulatory documentation.
* Coordinate research compliance education programs.
* Prepare documentation for audits, accreditation reviews, and sponsor monitoring.
** Performance Metrics & Reporting
*** Track proposals submitted, award dollars, faculty participation, compliance completion, and success rates.
* Prepare dashboards and executive reports for leadership.
* Support strategic planning and accreditation reporting.
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* WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

**** EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:
*** A Master’s degree is required; doctoral degree preferred.
* 3-5 years of progressively responsible research administration or sponsored programs experience.
* Demonstrated experience in pre-award and post-award administration.
* Knowledge of federal research regulations, grants management, compliance processes, and higher education administration.
** JOB REQUIREMENT/SKILL/ETC.:*
* * Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations related to grants, contracts, and research compliance.
* Experience with project management and the administration of multiple research and sponsored program activities.
* Knowledge of grant budget development, financial oversight, and post-award administration.
* Working knowledge of IRB processes, research compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
* Proficiency with research administration systems, grants management software, and reporting tools.
* Ability to develop and analyze research metrics, reports, and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
* Advocate effectively for internal and external support of…