Director, Sponsored Programs

Job Summary

The Director, Sponsored Programs, is responsible for providing leadership and administrative support for all aspects of externally funded grants and contracts. This position ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations, manages pre- and post-award activities, reports requirements and assists faculty and staff in developing high-quality proposals that align with New River Community and Technical College (College) mission and strategic priorities. This position is accountable for the overall implementation, reporting and evaluation of all grants.

Nature of Work (Specific Areas of Accountability)

The Director, Sponsored Programs reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Facilities and is responsible for administering all aspects of externally funded grants and contracts. This position oversees both pre-award and post-award processes, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, adheres to and complies with relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Acts and supports faculty and staff in developing high-quality proposals aligned with institutional priorities. The Director collaborates closely with Finance, Academic Affairs, and other key departments to ensure successful grant management and operational efficiency.

• Manages the flow of award processing for the College and is responsible for assuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor and college guidelines/policies.
• Serve as the College's primary contact for all sponsored project activities, including proposal development, submission, and post-award management.
• Develops and promotes positive relationships with granting agencies. Servies as a liaison between the College and external sponsoring agencies. Seeks and disseminates research opportunities to appropriate employment for response.
• Provides professional and technical expertise in the administration, planning and execution of awarded projects. Advises faculty and staff and sponsoring agencies on award and post-award issues.
• Assist faculty and staff with proposal preparation, including budgets, narratives, and supporting documents.
• Responds to inquiries about the College's sponsored award processing and guidelines.
• Develops, prepares and coordinates implementation for new policy, practices and procedures.
• Evaluates award documents, identifies College obligations and problems that may affect project performance. Initiates resolution of issues.
• Analyzes award documents for requirements and ensures awareness of reporting requirements, indirect costs, terms and conditions, restrictions, etc. Communicates such requirement to college employees.
• Communicates with departments to ensure award budget,