Associate Director, Research & Sponsored Programs

Provides campus research services and development; facilitates research collaborations and fosters positive research culture; leads campus-wide research grant proposals; assists the Research Integrity Officer with management and facilitation for the process for investigating research misconduct; serves as Institution Review Board (IRB) Administrator, responsible for the regulatory review of research proposals; supervises staff; and oversees university research compliance and integrity.

Master's degree; at least two years of combined leadership/management experience in research development or research compliance; and at least two years of research compliance experience including research misconduct and/or IRB administration required. Ph.D.; experience in research or grants capacity building; and supervisory experience preferred. 

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. 

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Application materials received by April 19, 2021 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Criminal and other relevant background checks required.

UNI is a tobacco free campus.