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Syracuse University Director, Research Administration in Syracuse, New York
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University seeks a Director of Research Administration to serve in a new leadership position supporting the important work of the Institute. The ideal candidate has excellent leadership, project management, writing, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; the ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities and solve complex problems with discretion, good judgment, and a commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The Director will collaborate with, and act as liaison among, multiple partners across the University including BBI project faculty and staff, budget & administrative staff, central offices, and other colleagues to: ensure complete and on-time submission of grant proposals, oversee fiscal administration of grants and contracts in concert with Office of Research budget staff and the Office of Sponsored Accounting, and anticipate and resolve administrative challenges that may arise throughout project lifecycles to ensure compliance and maximize efficiency in operations. Additionally, the Director collaborates with colleagues across the University to achieve best practices in proposal development and grants management.