Director of Sponsored Programs

Job Type

Administrative

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000

Start Date

As soon as possible

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Contact

Please submit an online application

Job Description

Summary

Long Island University seeks an experienced and collaborative Director of Sponsored Programs to provide strategic leadership for the University's growing research enterprise. Reporting to the Vice President of Research, the Director oversees sponsored programs administration, with primary responsibility for pre-award operations, research administration, and regulatory compliance.

The Director partners with faculty, deans, and university leadership to increase external funding, strengthen research infrastructure, and advance LIU's strategic goal of becoming a nationally recognized R1 research university. This position supervises Office of Sponsored Programs staff and ensures exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the University's sponsored programs administration and serve as the Executive Director's designee when assigned.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award administration, including proposal review, budget development, institutional approvals, sponsor submissions, and grant management.
• Supervise and mentor OSP staff, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented environment.
• Advise faculty on funding opportunities, proposal development, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), federal regulations, sponsor policies, and University procedures.
• Coordinate the submission of complex, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional proposals.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, templates, and best practices to improve research administration.
• Develop and deliver training programs for faculty and staff on grants administration and sponsor requirements.
• Monitor sponsored programs activity, prepare reports for University leadership, and support strategic research initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Managerial experience in sponsored programs administration within higher education or a research institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal research regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and major sponsors such as NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, and HRSA.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while providing outstanding customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or similar doctoral degree.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or related professional certification.
• Experience supporting research growth at an R1 or emerging research university.
• Experience with electronic research administration systems such as PeopleSoft, Cayuse, InfoEd, or Workday

Why Long Island University?

Long Island University is investing in research, innovation, and graduate education as it advances toward Carnegie R1 status. The Director of Sponsored Programs will play a key leadership role in expanding external funding, strengthening research infrastructure, and supporting faculty scholarship across the University.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.