Manager, Post Award Administration

Research Manager

The salary range for this position is $8,666.67 to $10,223.86 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This position works a hybrid in-office / remote schedule and the applicant must live within a commutable distance from San Diego State University in order to receive full consideration.

This position is open until filled with first review of candidates on October 20, 2025.

Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to focus on realizing the research objectives of San Diego State University, and to be the backbone for faculty and staff to find, attract, win, and administer their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. The SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to realize these discoveries, interventions, and solutions that make a difference.

The Sponsored Research Administration (SRA) department provides support and assistance to faculty on the administration, compliance and fiscal management of grants and contracts awarded from federal, state, local government, and private funding agencies. Our team of professionals work closely with faculty throughout the life cycle of an award to help them navigate the complexities of managing sponsored programs. The SRA team also ensures that grant and contract funds are administered in accordance with funding agency and university requirements.

In addition to externally funded research and scholarly activities, the department also supports the administration of gift funds on behalf of The Campanile Foundation, SDSU's campus and community programs, and research support funds.

Responsibilities

The Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of the research mission of Research Foundation and San Diego State University. Using specialized experience in research administration, you will lead a team of professionals that support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met, directly impacting SDSU's reputation as a leading research institution.

As a manager, you will be a member of the leadership team in the SRA department and Sponsored Research Services division who are dedicated to using their expertise in research administration and knowledge of the organization to positively impact staff morale, service, and business practices. You will also be responsible for the leadership of a team of professionals who are aligned with the Research Foundation's mission to support and advance research. These professionals play a key role in the administration, compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds and other research support funds. Your leadership and support of the management of grants and contracts provides faculty with time needed to focus on the research activities that will continue to advance the institution's research mission.

Qualifications

The skills we need :

• An individual who is an effective supervisor and leader and provides guidance, clear direction, effective performance feedback and actively coaches and mentors their team.
• Broad knowledge and experience understanding, interpreting, and applying federal regulations and sponsor agency terms and conditions in conjunction with institutional policies and procedures with the ability to use independent professional judgment in situations that are different from the typical daily experience.
• An individual who uses advanced planning and organizational skills, ingenuity, and innovation to determine solutions to complex issues, recommend improvements to processes or conceive new approaches and solutions to address common challenges as well as complex problems and issues.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in utilizing internal and external information systems and accounting applications in analysis, research and reporting activities and other projects, including regularly sharing this expertise and directing special projects.
• We need an individual with the ability to establish partnering relationships with faculty and project staff that result in enhanced communication and positive working relationship.

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How to apply and tips for making it through our hiring process :

You must apply through the SDSURF Career Page. Make sure your application is complete. Including a resume and cover letter is recommended. Respond to supplemental questions thoroughly.

What our hiring process is like :

We work as fast as we can to make hiring decisions. However, it may take several weeks for all the parties involved to review your application. We keep in touch each step of the way and inform you of the status of your application.

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