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Associate Director of Research Operations The purpose of this position is to provide operational leadership and oversight for research administration activities across the College of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research, the Associate Director of Research Operations serves as the college's lead research administration professional and works closely with college leadership, department administrators, research center staff, faculty, and university partners to strengthen research infrastructure, ensure compliance, improve operational effectiveness, and support the growth of externally funded research. This position manages the daily operations of the College Research Support Office and leads efforts to develop consistent research administration practices across the college. The Associate Director partners with the Director of the Office of Research and Scholarship and Associate Dean to identify organizational needs, implement strategic initiatives, improve processes, and advance college-wide research priorities.
Responsibilities include: Providing leadership for research administration activities across the College of Liberal Arts. Managing operations of the College Research Support Office. Providing college-level coordination and compliance oversight for research administration practices across college research units and departments. Providing expert guidance on complex proposals, award management issues, contracts, service agreements, research collaborations, subawards, non-funded agreements, and other sponsored project activities. Developing and coordinating training programs, professional development opportunities, and resource materials for research administrators and related staff across the college. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential, seven years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored projects administration, grants management, research operations, or university administration, and excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. The salary range is $100,000+ depending on qualifications.

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Level

Manager

Salary

$100,000 per year

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

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