Senior Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Overview

The Senior Director, Office of Research & Sponsored Projects, serves as the Institute’s primary administrative authority and resource on all aspects of the research enterprise; serves as the Institute’s Authorized Organizational Representative and Corporate Signer for externally-funded and research-related agreements; and manages the grants lifecycle for all federally and privately funded, extramurally sponsored projects.  The Director is directly responsible for executing tasks related to proposal submissions and award administration, and for remaining current and conversant on federal and private regulations governing sponsored project funding.  The Director works collaboratively with faculty, foundation and corporate philanthropy, advancement, corporate partnerships, Institute and The Claremont Colleges Services business offices to foster a robust sponsored project pipeline, and ensure compliance with all federal and sponsor regulations and donor designations related to extramural funding.  The Director provides administrative support to and/or serves on various Institute committees related to the research enterprise and compliance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from an accredited college or university. Master’s preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA, CPRA, CFRA) certification highly desirable.  Experience working with federal and private agencies, preferably as a university, hospital, or research institute. Experience working with advancement and institutional development staff.  Knowledge of current methods, mechanisms and systems with funding agencies and evolving federal requirements and systems. 

Contact Information

Company
Keck Graduate Institute
First Name
Kirsten
Last Name
Torguson
Address
Phone
909-607-9313
Contact Email
kirsten_torguson@kgi.edu
Contact URL
https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/KGI_Careers/job/Building-1NIH/Senior-Director--Office-of-Research---Sponsored-Projects_REQ-1695

Background Information

Education
4-Year Degree
Years of Experience
6
Industries
  • College/University
Categories
  • Administrator or Administrative
  • Business Manager
  • Compliance
  • Department Administrator
  • Finance, Operations
  • Grants and Contracts
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Research Administrator/Manager
  • Sponsored Projects/Programs
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US
Security Clearance
None

Target Job Information

Salary
To be Nego
Job Type
  • Full Time