Director of Research Administration

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation is seeking a Director of Research Administration to lead the operational management of the entire Alliance external grant portfolio. The role provides direct supervision and oversight to the pre-award and post-award teams, ensuring accurate and timely submissions, financial monitoring activities, and reporting to external funders. The Director serves as the primary technical resource for Alliance staff and leaders, bridging the gap between high-level institutional strategy and daily project administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Public Admin, Education, Finance, Organizational Leadership); Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in directing/managing grant programs for nonprofit organizations; or 20+ years experience equivalency working in the research administrative field in the absence of degree requirements
• 7+ years of prior experience in developing and operationalizing grant administration policies and procedures
• 7+ years of prior supervisory, managerial or project management work experience and proven ability to lead, plan and manage teams and complex projects

Benefits

• 8 weeks of paid time off (including PTO, sick, and holidays) during year one
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans with a 100% employer-paid option for employees
• Tuition reimbursement stipends
• Continuing Education
• 3% employer match for retirement investments
• Annual Employee Performance Bonus Program
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustment
• 50% commuter reimbursement