Director, Sponsored Programs

Director, Sponsored Programs

Dir, Sponsored Programs

San Marcos

Sponsored Programs

Open Recruiting

Full-Time

Permanent

$8,750-$9,583.34

Exempt

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership, supervisory or management role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and private sponsor regulations and policies (e.g., Uniform Guidance, NSF PAPPG, NIH Grants Policy Statement).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, training, and team development.
• Experience managing complex proposal submissions and interpreting sponsor requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with research administration systems (e.g., Kuali, Cayuse, Huron, InfoEd, or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite, and sponsor submission portals.

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, higher education, or a related field.
• Certification in research administration (CRA, CPRA, CFRA, or equivalent) from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
• Experience developing budgets and overseeing unit-level fiscal planning.
• Prior experience serving as an Authorized Organizational Representative.
• Demonstrated ability to foster faculty engagement, provide exceptional customer service, and implement process improvements.
• Strong record of professional development, conference participation, and knowledge of emerging trends in research administration.

The Director of Sponsored Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight of all pre-award research administration activities at Texas State University. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Research (AVPR), this position manages the pre-award team, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused support for faculty and staff across the university. The Director serves as a key liaison between Texas State and external sponsors, provides training and guidance, and contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement of research administration services and processes.

• Strategic Leadership & Policy Implementation (20%)
  Implements strategic goals, policies, and procedures. Ensures consistent interpretation and application of sponsor and institutional requirements. Liaises with internal and external partners to fulfill strategic goals. Oversees regulatory compliance for proposal submissions.
• Supervision & Training (20%)
  Supervises staff, including assistant directors and coordinators. Provides professional development opportunities and delivers training to faculty and staff.
• Reporting, Data Analysis & Performance Metrics (20%)
  Gathers, analyzes, and interprets proposal and award data to monitor trends, assess performance, and prepare reports for AVPR, university leadership, and external audiences. Partners with Research IT on training, management, and upkeep of databases and ERAs for proposals submissions and awards. Oversees review, approval, and routing process for proposals and awards. Prepares compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Budget Planning & Resource Allocation (10%)
  Develops unit-level budget requests and resource plans. Advises AVPR on financial, staffing, and operational needs.
• Sponsor Relations & Escalation (10%)
  Responds to sponsor inquiries, coordinates proposal submissions, and serves with AVPR as a point of escalation for problem resolution.
• Authorized Organizational Representative (10%)
  Serves as an official Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), ensuring Texas State is appropriately represented in sponsor communications and submissions.
• Special Projects & Other Duties (10%)
  Leads or participates in special projects, cross-unit initiatives, and process improvements as assigned.

10/13/2025

11/07/2025

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

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Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job-it's a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you'll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

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