Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Indiana

Sponsored Programs Director directs and oversees externally funded programs for a university/college such as research programs and scholarship programs. Responsible for managing the administrative activities of the program including identifying funding sources, acquiring funding, setting program policies and objectives, and allocating resources. Being a Sponsored Programs Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Sponsored Programs Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Sponsored Programs Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs
  • University of Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis, IN OTHER
  • Job Description

    The Executive Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, working closely with the Office of Advancement, will be responsible for creating the overall vision and processes for securing external grant funding at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy). These include but are not limited to: identifying new opportunities for grant seeking, programming, faculty and staff development, communication of opportunities and successes, and fundraising. The person who fills this position will be responsible for regular, generalized communication of opportunities to the faculty and staff, and will also build familiarity with individual research agendas and needs across campus to provide tailored funding guidance for individual faculty and staff members, spanning the academic life cycle. The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, under the direction of the Executive Director, will create initiatives, incentives, seminars, and collaborative working groups, in an effort to increase both the quantity and quality of applications for external funding. The Executive Director will interface closely with UIndy’s IRB, Office of Advancement, Provost’s Council, University General Council, Student Affairs, and other relevant committees in order to support compliance efforts.



    Company Description

    Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus.  We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.  

    Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States.  Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference?  UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well.  The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.

    If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.

    The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
     



    Benefits

    • Medical Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Tuition Discount
    • Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
    • Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
    • Employee Discounts & Services
    • Free Parking
    • Onsite Health & Wellness Center

    For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.



    Qualifications- Executive Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

    • Bachelor's degree required
    • A minimum of seven years’ prior experience exhibiting a demonstrated understanding of major gifts fundraising, grants development and management, donor database, stewardship, and advancement services.
    • A proven track record of securing grants at multiple levels – corporate, local, state and federal.
    • Extensive experience with developing grants, including writing compelling narratives that result in awards of grants.
    • Experience writing and managing federal grants preferred.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
    • Ability to work independently under time pressure with minimal guidance.
    • Strong collaborative and communication skills in a team environment.
    • Knowledge of and professional commitment to the educational mission of the university.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications is required and familiarity with Raiser’s Edge donor database is preferred. 
    Responsibilities- Executive Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

    • Manage the Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs
    • Lead the crafting effective narratives, and ensure the timely submission of public and private grant proposals in order to generate revenue and enhance research at the university;
    • Develop an annual strategic plan for prospective federal and foundation donors to meet the goals of capital and annual campaigns;
    • Align potential funding sources with suitable researchers or departments;
    • Proactively communicate with the Provost, faculty and staff researchers and departments to inform them of funding opportunities, e.g. research and department enhancement grants from industry and private foundations as well as from public sources;
    • Create workshops and training opportunities that encourage faculty research development;
    • Communicate policy updates, provide periodic training for committees, contacts with local experts for ad hoc needs, provide funding for online / live training certificates for researchers for IRB and other relevant committees;
    • Highlight research successes to the UIndy community to make research more visible and works with the Offices of Marketing and Communications to ensure that research is publicized;
    • Facilitate collaboration across the university; and,
    • Work to secure funds for university priorities including student activities, mission and ministry, and other non-academic entities.
    Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs Essential Functions

    • Lead the preparation of complex and varied grants that support University goals. In collaboration with the Provost, Deans, faculty and staff, identify funding priorities; clarify grant objectives; and determine the scope of grant projects;
    • Develop/maintain systems and procedures to ensure the accuracy, validity and timeliness of private and public grants submitted through the university. Craft and edit grant proposals for clarity, accuracy, and strategic approach. Responsible for compliance requirements to government agencies and foundations, including adherence to relevant federal, state and local regulations;
    • Develop/maintain systems and procedures to ensure Deans, faculty, staff and administrators are familiar with and approve grant development activity. Ensure all aspects of the University’s grant approval process are followed, including review of routing forms by Deans, faculty, staff, Finance/Budget, and the Provost; obtaining appropriate signatures; and incorporating maximum possible indirect cost recovery;
    • Collaborate with programs and departments to identify fundable projects that align with the university’s priorities;
    • Manage the submission of proposals for grants in accordance with the funder's policies and legal requirements;
    • Maintain an accurate federal and state grant proposal calendar including a forecast of upcoming funding opportunities posted on the website and develop a newsletter;
    • Oversee all grant activities to avoid duplication of efforts and to ensure proper communication across academic disciplines and university departments/centers; and 
    • Serve as lead internal consultant to faculty, staff, and administrators on grant development


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Assistant Director of Grants and Sponsored Research
  • Earlham College
  • Richmond, IN OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Earlham College - Richmond, IN Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Administrative DescriptionEa...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Program Director (IN - Jasper - Rensselaer Central School Corp)
  • LifeWise Academy Programs
  • Rensselaer, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Us LifeWise Academy is a released-time religious instruction program that exists to reach public school students with the gospel during school hours. Under released time law, students may be rel...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Program Director (IN - Wabash - Manchester Community Schools)
  • LifeWise Academy Programs
  • Wabash, IN FULL_TIME
  • About Us LifeWise Academy is a released-time religious instruction program that exists to reach public school students with the gospel during school hours. Under released time law, students may be rel...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Assistant Director, Academic Programs
  • Purdue University
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Assistant Director, Academic Programs will administer and manage complex graduate degree programs to ensure overall program quality and a seamless matriculation lifecycle from admissio...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Director, Strategic Programs
  • Intelerad
  • Marion, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Our Director of Strategic Programs owns and leads cross-functional strategic and tactical initiatives to world class completion through extensive planning, focused execution, and dilig...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Program Director
  • Dungarvin, Inc.
  • Torrington, CT
  • WHAT WE OFFER: Compensation: $60,500 yearly 401(k) plan available. Paid training. Group insurance benefits: Medical, Den...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Healogics
  • Hudson, FL
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • CESO, Inc.
  • Irving, TX
  • Job Description Are you a Program Director for an architectural department seeking purpose, challenge, and talented coll...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Center for Urban Community Services
  • Bronx, NY
  • The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiativ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
  • Germantown, MD
  • Job Description Job Description TITLE: Program Director DEPARTMENT: Programs/Operations REPORTS TO: Branch Director STAT...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • The Program Director will provide leadership to expand the Alzheimer's Association's program delivery and growth strateg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Brain Balance of Omaha
  • Omaha, NE
  • Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Center Director, the Program Director is an in-center position designed...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Healogics
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understa...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Sponsored Programs Director jobs
$97,626 to $147,850

Sponsored Programs Director in Binghamton, NY
Guidance regarding compliance and project/grant management.The Sponsored Programs Office helps ensure that faculty and staff who are directing projects comply with all of the requirements of their sponsors and funding agencies, and that institutional policies and procedures also comply.
January 09, 2020
Sponsored Programs Director in New York, NY
Once an award has been accepted, the RF manages grant or sponsored program funds and ensures compliance with university, sponsor and government policies and procedures.
December 04, 2019
Sponsored Programs Director in Vineland, NJ
The Office of Sponsored Programs website offers a wide range of resources and information instrumental to proposal development and project management.
December 08, 2019