University of North Carolina Pembroke
Director Sponsored Research - 2218
University of North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina, United States, 28372
Director Sponsored Research - 2218
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UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Sponsored Research & Programs
Working Title:
Director Sponsored Research - 2218
Vacancy Type:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E Requirements:
An earned Doctoral Degree in an appropriate career path is preferred, though a Master's Degree accompanied by extensive, relevant background and experience is acceptable. Sponsored Program Certification is preferred. Extensive experience with research grants; research career programs; instructional projects; public service projects; minority and disadvantaged programs; economic development projects; partnerships; and cooperative agreement projects, including educational and health professions grants is essential.
FTE:
1
Recruitment Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #:
2218
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Months per year:
12
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs provides leadership, oversight, and support for externally funded research, scholarly activity, and institutional grant programs. OSRP facilitates the development, submission, negotiation, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensures compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supports faculty and staff in securing external funding that advances the research, service, and academic mission of the university. The unit serves as the central coordinating office for pre-award and post-award administration and promotes collaborative partnerships that enhance the university's capacity for research and sponsored program activity.
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Director of Sponsored Research provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs. The position is responsible for guiding the development, submission, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensuring institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supporting faculty and staff in pursuing external funding opportunities. The Director serves as the university's primary resource and subject‑matter expert for sponsored program administration, collaborates with academic and administrative units to advance research activity, and oversees all OSRP processes, staff, and reporting to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs, the Director of Sponsored Research supervises the operations of the OSRP. The director provides leadership for the university in grants and sponsored programs and is responsible for developing strategies to enhance sponsored research programs; guiding the process of developing and managing grants, contracts and cooperative agreements; providing assistance in university-wide planning; and developing working linkages with a range of entities for collaborative efforts in research. The Director works as a team member with the university, regularly consulting with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs and other senior university officials. The Director supervises the execution of all grants, contracts and cooperative agreement programs. Service on appropriate university councils and committees is required. Strong writing, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills must be utilized to assist faculty, staff and other administrators to achieved funding for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements that serve to extend the research, service and scholarship mission of the university. Oversight and management of the staff and processes of the OSRP of the institution will include: data collection; secure maintenance of records; timely collection, production and submission of necessary reports; and other associated duties.
Management Preference:
.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation:
N/A
Posting Information
Job Opening Date:
12/05/2025
Job Closing Date:
(open until filled)
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Posting Category:
Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional
Posting Number:
EPA01078
Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12856
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Other Document
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
Other Document 4
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Agency Referral
American Librarian Association (ALA)
Association of Fundraising Professionals
BlacksInHigherEd.com
Career Builder
Chronicle of Higher Education
Cosida
CUPA HR
Disabled in Higher Ed
Disability Website (Other)
Educause
Glassdoor
HigherEdJobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
LinkedIn
Monster
NACUBO
NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com
Native Hire
NCAA Market
NC Works Online / One Stop Center
Newspaper
Personal Referral
Placement Exchange
SACUBO
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
StudentAffairs.com
UNC Collaborative Website
UNC Pembroke Online Employment System
Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network
Veteran Website (Other)
VeteransInHigherEd.com
Vocational Rehab
Women in Higher Education
Website - Other
* Do you possess Sponsored Program Certification? If so, please list this on your application or CV.
Yes
No
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Apply Now
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
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link.
Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Sponsored Research & Programs
Working Title:
Director Sponsored Research - 2218
Vacancy Type:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E Requirements:
An earned Doctoral Degree in an appropriate career path is preferred, though a Master's Degree accompanied by extensive, relevant background and experience is acceptable. Sponsored Program Certification is preferred. Extensive experience with research grants; research career programs; instructional projects; public service projects; minority and disadvantaged programs; economic development projects; partnerships; and cooperative agreement projects, including educational and health professions grants is essential.
FTE:
1
Recruitment Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #:
2218
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Months per year:
12
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs provides leadership, oversight, and support for externally funded research, scholarly activity, and institutional grant programs. OSRP facilitates the development, submission, negotiation, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensures compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supports faculty and staff in securing external funding that advances the research, service, and academic mission of the university. The unit serves as the central coordinating office for pre-award and post-award administration and promotes collaborative partnerships that enhance the university's capacity for research and sponsored program activity.
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Director of Sponsored Research provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs. The position is responsible for guiding the development, submission, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensuring institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supporting faculty and staff in pursuing external funding opportunities. The Director serves as the university's primary resource and subject‑matter expert for sponsored program administration, collaborates with academic and administrative units to advance research activity, and oversees all OSRP processes, staff, and reporting to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs, the Director of Sponsored Research supervises the operations of the OSRP. The director provides leadership for the university in grants and sponsored programs and is responsible for developing strategies to enhance sponsored research programs; guiding the process of developing and managing grants, contracts and cooperative agreements; providing assistance in university-wide planning; and developing working linkages with a range of entities for collaborative efforts in research. The Director works as a team member with the university, regularly consulting with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs and other senior university officials. The Director supervises the execution of all grants, contracts and cooperative agreement programs. Service on appropriate university councils and committees is required. Strong writing, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills must be utilized to assist faculty, staff and other administrators to achieved funding for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements that serve to extend the research, service and scholarship mission of the university. Oversight and management of the staff and processes of the OSRP of the institution will include: data collection; secure maintenance of records; timely collection, production and submission of necessary reports; and other associated duties.
Management Preference:
.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation:
N/A
Posting Information
Job Opening Date:
12/05/2025
Job Closing Date:
(open until filled)
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Posting Category:
Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional
Posting Number:
EPA01078
Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12856
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Other Document
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
Other Document 4
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Agency Referral
American Librarian Association (ALA)
Association of Fundraising Professionals
BlacksInHigherEd.com
Career Builder
Chronicle of Higher Education
Cosida
CUPA HR
Disabled in Higher Ed
Disability Website (Other)
Educause
Glassdoor
HigherEdJobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Monster
NACUBO
NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com
Native Hire
NCAA Market
NC Works Online / One Stop Center
Newspaper
Personal Referral
Placement Exchange
SACUBO
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
StudentAffairs.com
UNC Collaborative Website
UNC Pembroke Online Employment System
Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network
Veteran Website (Other)
VeteransInHigherEd.com
Vocational Rehab
Women in Higher Education
Website - Other
* Do you possess Sponsored Program Certification? If so, please list this on your application or CV.
Yes
No
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