Lead research administration at Howard University using sponsored-project expertise and process design in a hybrid-flexible workplace.
This senior leadership role oversees the College Research Administration program and strengthens department-level support across the university. You will guide pre-award and post-award administration, compliance, systems, and service delivery. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Research Operations and Business Strategy while supervising the Associate Director of Research Administration.
Key Responsibilities: Build department-level research administration standards, workflows, and support structures
Oversee CRA communication, training, adoption, and service expectations
Supervise the Associate Director and guide CRA staff




Provide compliance consultation and training to college partners
Analyze financial data and develop research performance metrics
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education and experience
At least eight years of higher education research administration experience
Experience across pre-award and post-award functions
Supervisory or team leadership experience
Knowledge of 2 CFR 200, Cayuse, Workday, and advanced Excel
Apply research lifecycle expertise, compliance judgment, and working leadership to advance Howard University’s research administration infrastructure.

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📌 Director of Research Administration (Ontario)
🏢 Howard University
📍 Ontario