Executive Director, Research and Sponsored Programs

Job description

Division of Academic Affairs Administrator II: RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Directs the operations of the Research and Sponsored Program (RSP) Office. Supports Academic Affairs in fostering a culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity by collaborating with faculty and academic leadership to expand engagement in sponsored programs, strengthen research development pathways, and align research initiatives with institutional priorities. Works with faculty to develop competitive proposals for external and internal funding staff development opportunities in grant writing and grant management. Ensures compliance in contract and grant administration with executive orders, state, federal mandates, and other regulations. Supervises, evaluates, and mentors RSP staff. Communicates data on grant and contract activity. Leads bi-monthly meetings with post-award and Advancement staff to review grant status. Represents CI at semi-annual meetings of the CSU Research Advisory Council. Communicates with faculty members and other stakeholders to match sponsored project initiatives with suitable funding opportunities. Ensures CSUCI and its principal investigators are eligible to submit to app...