Senior Associate Director of Institutional Research Funding

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Associate Director of Institutional Research Funding serves as the central operational leader for the OVPR's portfolio of institutional funding programs. This role manages the competitive review and award processes for OVPR's centrally managed funding opportunities which include the University Research Foundation (URF), Research Facilities Development Fund (RFDF), Health Research Formula Funds (HRFF), Discovering the Future Fund, Community Engagement Research Fund, and others, as well as ad hoc and limited submission funding programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Institutional Funding Programs: Leads the full award lifecycle of OVPR's centrally administered internal funding programs.
• Limited Submission and Ad Hoc Funding Opportunities: Manages Penn's limited submission program, through which the University nominates a single applicant to high-profile external funding competitions.
• Research Funding Data Analysis and Reporting: Responsible for research funding data analysis and reporting in support of the Vice Provost for Research.
• Institutional Research Platforms: Operational lead for OVPR-sponsored platforms that support the research community across the university.
• Institutional Research Funding Communications and Training: Plays a central and driving role in how the OVPR communicates institutional funding opportunities and builds the research funding literacy of Penn's academic community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 7-10 years in research administration, higher education, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase programs and workflows with attention to detail and accountability for deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI strongly preferred.

Application Requirement: A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position.