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Research Admin Director

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University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma

Norman, OK (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/16/2026

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Job Description

Research Admin Director Research Admin Director
Company:
University of Oklahoma
Job Location:
Norman, Oklahoma
Category:
Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
Type:
Full-Time
Pay Range:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Work Schedule:
Monday -
Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule Travel:
Not required
For Best Consideration Date:
05/29/26
Position Introduction:
The Research Administration Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's grants, contracts, and sponsored programs administration. The Director ensures the effective management of the full lifecycle of externally funded research and other sponsored activities, including proposal development, submission, award negotiation, compliance, and post-award administrative coordination. This position oversees research administration staff and works closely with faculty investigators, university leadership, and administrative units to support the growth, integrity, and compliance of the institution's research enterprise. The Director ensures adherence to federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations while implementing efficient processes and best practices for sponsored program administration. View full job description.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree. 72 months of experience, 24 months of which includes supervisory/managerial responsibilities, in any combination of the following areas: procurement (federal, state or industrial), proposal submissions, contract negotiations, grant and contract administration; accounting and/or financial analysis, financial administration in sponsored program administration. 36 months of the experience must be directly related to sponsored program administration
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None Department Preferences:
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or similar credential. Experience in an academic medical center or R1 research university. Experience with electronic research administration systems. Experience managing large collaborative or multi-institutional proposals. Hiring Contingent Upon a
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