Job Title

Senior Director of Sponsored Programs

Classification

Administrator III

AutoReqId

547404

Department

Research and Sponsored Projects

Division

Associate Vice President, Research and Sponsored Projects

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,891 - $22,119 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $12,500 - $14,000 per month)

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) collaborates with various campus units to secure external support for faculty research, scholarship, creative activity, and institutional projects that align with the University’s educational and service mission of the university. The ORSP specializes in assisting with proposal preparation, review, and submission to external funding agencies, ensuring compliance with agency requirements, leading the compliance review of grant awards, and issuing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Sponsored Programs (Administrator III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs (AVPRSP), the Senior Director of Sponsored Programs is responsible for the administration of grants and contracts (Office of Grants and Contracts and Sponsored Programs) in the university.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or the equivalent. Ten years of experience in research administration at a university, hospital, or research institute, preferably in a pre-award and/or post-award office, with progressive sponsored programs or leadership duties. Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and issues. Extensive experience in review of sponsor guidelines/request for proposal (RFP), preparation of complex budgets, and proposal development, review and submission; familiarity with government and private submission processes and systems (i.e. grants.gov, Fastlane, NSPIRES, FEDCONNECT, etc.). Extensive experience in issuance, review, preparation, and negotiation of complex contracts, working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR), 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and other Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars/Uniform Guidance. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in supervision of staff. Excellent organizational skills.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Out of a minimum of ten years of experience in research administration, at least five years at an institution of higher education. Knowledge of CSU policies. Experience using Cayuse.

License/Certifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA).

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).