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University of Oklahoma

Research Administration Director

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Norman, OK (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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What they do

A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.

$75,483 / year median in Oklahoma

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Job Description

Pay Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Work Schedule:

Monday -

Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule Travel:

Not required

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

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

Background Check:

Yes