Uasys
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Fayetteville, AR · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
AccountingRecruitingHRHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal Audit
About the role
- You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
- Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
- As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strong partnership and coordination with the Director, Campus Research Services, to support enterprise-wide business processes and performance goals.
- Provide direct leadership and support to the Director of Pre-Award, Director of Research Contracting, and Director of Post-Award units.
- Ensure leaders effectively manage their respective operations in alignment with standardized processes and service expectations.
- Partner with the Director, Campus Research Services and Director, Research Integrity and compliance to ensure that all sponsored programs activities comply with applicable federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
- Partner closely with Campus Research Services (CRS), other ORA units, and college/department units to deliver a coordinated, seamless, "faculty-first" experience across the research lifecycle.
- Support development of tools, guidance, and training that improve faculty engagement and administrative efficiency.
- Maintain clear, well-documented policies and procedures across all OSP functions.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong partnership with CRS leadership and campus units to optimize business process workflows, system use, and service delivery.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents:
- The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds
Requirements
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration across pre-award, contracting, and post-award functions at an R1 University
- Strong working knowledge of federal regulations and sponsor requirements
- Experience with research financial management and accounting principles
- Required checks are identified in the position listing.
- Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
- Required Documents to Apply:
- All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
- Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple functional units and leaders
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in accounting, business, or public administration
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or equivalent certification
- Familiarity with electronic research administration and financial systems (e.g., Cayuse, Workday, InfoEd, or similar)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills
- Strong operational leadership and execution skills
- Ability to drive accountability across multiple functions
- Deep understanding of sponsored programs lifecycle operations, including contracting and research accounting
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to compliance, service excellence, and continuous improvement
- Operational Leadership & Execution
- Translate institutional strategy into effective operational practices across OSP units.
- Ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant execution of sponsored programs processes.
- Align staffing, workflows, and service delivery with institutional priorities and research growth.
- Functional Leadership (Pre-Award, Contracting, Post-Award)
- Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and accountability for each unit leader.
Compensation
- The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs wi
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience
- If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation.
Equal opportunity
- The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.
- equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship Available:
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