Programs Administrator

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Sponsored Programs

Posting #: 5728

The Office of Sponsored Programs at USD partners with faculty, administrators, and graduate students to provide a variety of pre-award services for externally-funded projects.

These services include concept development and identification of potential extramural funding sources, proposal and budget preparation, and the submission of innovative, high-quality, competitive proposals. Our team is committed to providing quality service and support to the university community.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges .

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The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges .

Join a mission-driven, dedicated team that partners with dynamic PIs across disciplines to advance innovative research and support projects that make a meaningful impact. As a Carnegie R2 institution with a growing research portfolio, USD offers an exciting opportunity for colleagues who are passionate about research administration, committed to our mission, and eager to grow with us.

The Sponsored Programs Administrator, under the general direction of the Director, collaborates with faculty and staff in preparing and submitting federal, state and private grant and contract proposals. This position is responsible for the management of pre-award and non-financial post-award services for sponsored project agreements, including the review and negotiation of standard award terms.

The Sponsored Programs Administrator will have strong analytic and deductive reasoning skills, the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal deadlines under pressure while working independently and as part of a team, attention to detail across work of varying complexity, clear written and verbal communication with faculty and central office partners, and a commitment to a client-centered environment.

Work will support disciplines across campus as needed.

Partner with PI and Co-PI eligible faculty and administrative investigators to develop and prepare complex research proposals, including budgets, budget justifications, administrative documents, and supporting materials.

Advise and collaborate with faculty, administrators and staff to develop competitive…