Director, Research Administration

Directs the centralized research administrative services office to implement institutional requirements College-wide and at the departmental level.  The Director, Research Administration reports to the Executive Director, Research Administration – Sponsored Programs. The Director role has six direct reports. The research support office serves to connect departmental research administrators with sponsored programs pre award and post award offices, providing training in support of the profession of research administration.  Will provide best practices for research administration and serve as subject matter expert.  This office provides practical support for research administration activities, but also provides the bigger vision the professional development of research administrators.

This position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties

• Set BCM wide standards for research administration services
• Lead research administration services teams in support of research proposal development and award management activities throughout the College
• Establish the framework for the development of the College-wide research administration workforce
• Create a centralized research administrative services office in support of faculty and departments in preparing for strategic funding initiatives
• Oversee and measure the effectiveness of the program
• Manage pre-award and/or post-award grant management activities and administration support of college-wide grants and sponsored projects
• Develop and establish grant policies and guidelines for college-wide research administration
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between investigators, sponsors, and stakeholders both inside and outside of the college
• Engage in strategic planning activities in support of major college research initiatives
• Coordinate activities between investigators and other central offices
• Collaborate with staff, investigators, and other stakeholders to resolve queries from regulatory agencies and other involved parties
• Recruit, train, and supervise research administration staff
• Provide training/orientation on new and revised grant policies and guidelines to college-wide investigators and staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eleven years of directly related experience with four years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree. Seven years of directly related experience with four years of supervisory experience.
• CRA (Certified Research Administrator)
• Relevant experience in a research-intensive organization

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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