Assistant​/Associate Director, Research Administration

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant/Associate Director of Research Administration to lead and oversee pre-award and post-award research administration activities for sponsored projects. The role manages compliance with regulations, supports staff development, advises on complex research matters, and drives process improvements to enhance research administration operations.

• Lead pre-award and post-award management of federal, state, and private sponsored research projects
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, university, and federal regulations
• Oversee proposal submissions, award administration, effort reporting, and financial compliance
• Supervise recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management of research administration staff
• Support strategic planning, risk management, and process improvements in research administration
• Require master’s degree and 2-4 years relevant experience for Assistant Director or higher experience for Associate Director
• Preferred experience in research administration, grants management, higher education finance, and staff supervision
• Salary range: $95,000-$110,000 (Assistant Director) and $110,000-$120,000 (Associate Director)
• Serve as liaison between academic departments and central administration
• Work primarily at University of Florida’s main campus, standard business hours with flexibility