Director

Salary Range Up to $149,707 Dependent on Qualifications
Pay Basis
Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Posting Open Date
11/10/2026

Posting Close Date
11/17/2026

Desired Start Date
11/23/2026

Job Summary
The Director of Post-Award will report directly to the Senior Director of Sponsored Programs and will provide overall supervision of the Post-Award operations. This position provides oversight for a full range of research administration services, including award management and accounting, invoicing, accounts receivable, financial reporting, sponsored program reconciliation, effort certification, sub-award management, and sponsored program closeouts. This position will create and foster an environment of support for the university research community through leadership, teamwork, and collaboration while demonstrating a high commitment to customer service by appropriately balancing compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations and policies.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of demonstrated leadership, independent initiative, and ability to interpret and apply federal regulations, policies, and procedures in a university or agency conducting research

3+ years' experience demonstrating understanding and leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical goals and objectives for the continuous improvement/enhancement of departmental processes/workflow, systems, and financial internal controls of sponsored programs

Experience in PeopleSoft systems implementation and/or usage

Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Extensive knowledge of and experience with maintaining university-wide compliance with federal and non-federal regulations and guidelines related to research administration, cost principles, reporting requirements, and uniform administrative requirements for grants and audits of states, local governments, and non-profit organizations

Provide vision, support, and leadership on all matters related to post-award administration to university staff, community members, and key external constituents; provides central oversight for the post-award fiscal activities of all sponsored projects

Ensuring University compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations governing the compliance administration of sponsored projects by maintaining required systems (grants management) for ensuring these sponsored projects requirements are disseminated to principal investigators, project directors, and other key award personnel, as needed

Partner with Principal Investigators, Fiscal Officers, and Divisional Administration to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions, State, UT System, University, and Sponsor policies

Review, establish, and monitor internal control activities related to post-award including, ensuring the Post Award staff establishes sponsored projects cost center and budgets according to proposal requirements

Manage and supervise the workload and performance of post-award personnel and make recommendations that will enhance and streamline the post-award administration process by improving customer service including ongoing training of staff and delivering financial reports and invoices in a timely fashion

Plan, develop, and implement training across a variety of research administration topics for university staff, including Principal Investigators, departmental support, and other university employees

Partner with Finance (Controller's) office to support audits, institutional reporting, and other financial reporting duties as required; verification of final financial reports ( CPRIT and any other financial reporting required) for sponsored programs

Being the primary liaison with the University's external and internal auditors in connection with all audits and reporting of audit findings and recommended solutions

Working with federal and other sponsors, as needed, to improve the University's understanding of award requirements and mediate instances of post-award non-compliance by principal investigators, project directors, and other key award personnel

Acting as the primary compliance liaison with Research Sponsored Accounting, principal investigators, project directors, key award personnel, and administrators, as needed

Conducts internal audits of grant to ensure sponsored program master data is accurate and consistent with budget, award notice, award restrictions and internal auditing requirements

Other duties/assignments as deemed appropriate by the Senior Director of Sponsored Programs and Associate Vice President for Research

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work environment is available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Tuition Benefits

BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Optional Long and Short-term Disability

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

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Special Instructions Summary
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418, Richardson, TX 75080-3021

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