<p>Position Information</p> <p>Posting Number NC00841 Position Title Director of Sponsored Programs Division Academic Affairs Division Department Name Office of Sponsored Programs Position Type Staff - Non Classified Position Overview</p> <p>Rhode Island College seeks an experienced and collaborative Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs to advance the College's research enterprise and expand external funding in support of institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, this role provides leadership in grant development, research collaboration, and regulatory compliance across the College.</p> <p>The Director leads all pre-award sponsored program functions, supporting faculty and staff in proposal and budget development, submission, and negotiation, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position works closely with academic and administrative units, external partners, and the Rhode Island College Foundation to identify funding opportunities, develop interdisciplinary initiatives, and diversify revenue streams.</p> <p>This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep experience in grant development and research administration who is motivated to build capacity, foster collaboration, and support sustainable, externally funded initiatives.</p> <p>Primary Purpose</p> <p>Work with the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to lead, develop, and advance new research and Rhode Island College (the College) initiatives and grant proposals that build research capacity, facilitate interdisciplinary and community collaboration, support institutional priorities, and diversify sources of external funding. Provide pre-award support and training to faculty and staff in proposal and budget development, preparation, negotiation, and submission. Lead and ensure College compliance with state and federal agency regulations.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Lead and support the promotion of campus-wide and community collaborations to identify and advance the College's institutional, research, and strategic initiatives. </li><li>Serve, when needed, as the Vice Provost's liaison to initiatives and strategies with internal and external partners to advance institutional priorities and research capacity. </li><li>Identify and cultivate funding opportunities, actively making connections with faculty/staff expertise and interest. </li><li>Advance profile and knowledge of the College's research enterprise to internal and external audiences through online and print reports, publications and other means; report on research activities to College offices utilizing proposal/award information metrics. </li><li>Direct all functions of the Office of Sponsored Programs. </li><li>Serve as liaison to directors of non-academic programs or initiatives as directed by the Vice Provost. </li><li>Work closely with the Rhode Island College Foundation to diversify revenue streams in support of identified initiatives. </li><li>Lead and facilitate the development of interdisciplinary research initiatives and grant proposals at all stages; coordinate and align areas of College expertise and strength to create sustainable initiatives with long-term external funding. </li><li>Direct and coordinate pre-award processes both within the College's Office of Sponsored Programs and between the office and other academic and administrative units whose functions interface with the creation, submission, negotiation, or management of institutional grants or contracts. </li><li>Supervise the office's Grant and Contract Specialist in proposal development and submission, award set-up and notification, award modifications and extensions, and other pre-award activities. </li><li>Ensure College compliance with all relevant federal and state regulations governing research activities. </li><li>When necessary, develop and publish new college policies and procedures to address new compliance requirements. </li><li>Serve as the authorized official on grants and contracts for external funding, representing the College to external agencies and sponsors. </li><li>Assist pre- and post-award personnel in maintaining and improving grant management software. </li></ul> <p>Occasional Duties</p> <p>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.</p> <p>Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated success in building internal and external partnerships and facilitating research collaborations that advance institutional priorities and build research capacity. </li><li>Successful record of public and/or private proposal development and submission. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of standard pre- and post-award processes of sponsored programs and the software that supports their management. </li><li>Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of internal and external audiences. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Education:Bachelor's Degree.</p> <p>Experience: Ten years of relevant experience with at least seven of those years in grant development and management.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree with seven years of relevant experience with at least five of those years in grant development and management </li><li>Grant development and management experience in higher education. </li></ul> <p>Does this position have Direct Reports? Yes Environmental Conditions</p> <p>The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.</p> <p>Position Details</p> <p>FLSA Exempt Salary Grade 15NC Full Time / Part Time Full-time Proposed Starting Salary Range $90,000-$110,000 Work Schedule</p> <p>Full-Time</p> <p>Monday - Friday</p> <p>8:30 AM - 4:30 PM</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision </li><li>Wellness Incentives and Rewards </li><li>Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday </li><li>Retirement Benefits </li><li>Disability and Insurance Benefits </li><li>Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI </li></ul> <p>For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.</p> <p>Reports To (Title) Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Position Status Continuing End of Temporary or Limited Position Collective Bargaining Unit PSA</p> <p>Posting Information</p> <p>Number of Positions Available 1 Application Open Date 04/09/2026 Application Close Date Special Instructions</p> <p>Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.</p> <p>AA / ADA Statement</p> <p>As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.</p>