The Associate Director of Sponsored Projects is a mid-level leadership role in the Office of Sponsored Projects at Long Island University. The Associate Director is responsible for managing pre-award and non-financial post-award functions, enhancing research proposal development services, and supporting faculty and administrators throughout the grant lifecycle. This individual helps implement institutional policies and procedures, ensures regulatory compliance, and advances research administration in alignment with LIU’s strategic goals.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsored research administration, with direct pre-award responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and private funding agency policies and procedures (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.).
- Experience reviewing complex proposals, preparing budgets, and submitting through systems such as Grants.gov, Research.gov, and eRA Commons.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred or willingness to obtain certification within one year.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in grants management systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and Microsoft Office Suite.
About LIU Post:
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities 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.
