Classification Title

Assistant / Associate Director, Research Administration

Classification Minimum Requirements

The Assistant Director position requires a master's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience.

The Associate Director position requires a master's degree and four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience.

Job Description

This position provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of research administration and compliance, including pre-award and post-award management of sponsored research projects funded by federal, state, and private sponsors. Responsibilities include coordinating proposal submissions and award administration, ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations, university policies, and federal requirements, monitoring effort reporting and financial obligations, and advising faculty and staff on complex research administration matters. The role also supports risk management by identifying compliance concerns, maintaining internal controls, and promoting continuous improvement in research administration practices.

In addition, the position supervises and develops a team of research administration professionals through recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management. The role supports strategic and operational planning, drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and service excellence, serves as a liaison between academic departments and central administrative offices, and promotes consistent implementation of research administration best practices across the organization.

This position is based in Gainesville, Florida, and is primarily an on-campus role. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility available within normal business hours. May require additional hours during peak times to meet operational needs.