Oversee proposal development, review, and submission processes,
ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of proposals before
submission, and provide guidance to faculty on sponsor
requirements, funding opportunities, and proposal strategy.
Serve as the institutional expert on Uniform Guidance and
sponsor regulations, interpret sponsor requirements and ensure
consistent institutional compliance, and act as primary liaison
with external funding agencies. Complete requirements associated
with SACSCOC.
Oversee administration of award terms and conditions
(non-financial), ensure appropriate management of prior approvals,
modifications, and compliance obligations, and coordinate with the
Director of Sponsored Research Finance on financial matters.
Oversee the administration of research compliance areas related
to grant management (COI, IRB, IACUC, IBC, Controlled Substances,
Hazardous Chemicals, Research Compliance Training and Export
Control) as well as oversee the administration of Intellectual
Property and licensing activities. Serve as the Institutional
Official on the IRB and the IACUC, and serve in an ex
officio capacity on the Research Council and Patent
committee.
Work with the Associate Director of OSP to analyze research
metric reports to share with leadership, and to help inform
strategic decisions.
Supervise OSP staff and ensure high-quality service delivery,
and foster a culture of compliance, collaboration, and continuous
improvement.
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent knowledge obtained
through a combination of education, training and experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sponsored programs or
research administration preferred
- Experience in higher education or complex research environments
preferred
- Strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance, federal regulations, and
sponsor compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development and
award administration
- Experience supervising staff and leading a functional unit
Equal Opportunity
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability,
age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status,
veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its
activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on
the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to
the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West
University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email
equalopp@fit.edu , or +1
321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable
accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of
Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and
universities, both public and private, participating in federal
student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and
imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual
violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,
the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to
local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus
Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding
campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and
awareness programs; related university procedures and important
guidance; and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of
Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during
normal business hours, or by accessing the following website
2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly
from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources
prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees
must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation
sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation
company affiliated with the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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