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)
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.
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.
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