Full-time jobs in Tempe, AZ

About the role

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) is seeking a talented individual to join the team and support the advancement of critical research initiatives. SBHSE is a school in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and works at the interface of technology and medicine on challenges that are critical to the advancement of health and scientific discovery. Under administrative direction of the School Director, the Research Advancement Manager provides leadership to enhance and increase the success of the research enterprise of SBHSE. As such, SBHSE is seeking a candidate who has demonstrated success in building a collaborative team and effectively supporting research advancement strategies and proactive activities. The position directs and supervises pre- and post-award management of the unit’s sponsored research projects by providing oversight of the research pre-award team in the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored projects proposals to various funding agencies and oversight of the post-award team in the administration and financial oversight of sponsored and non-sponsored projects and leads the professional development of the staff. At ASU, you'll join a collaborative research enterprise that values innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. This position offers opportunities to expand your expertise in research administration, contribute to operational improvements, and advance within one of the nation's leading public research universities. This is a mid-career professional position (Level 5 of 7) reporting to the Director of SBHSE. This role offers opportunities to take on increasingly complex responsibilities based on performance. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience
• OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%).
• Experience partnering with faculty and managing a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and complex situations.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams and fostering a collaborative, customer-focused work environment.
• Evidence of strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple disciplines in a complex research environment.
• Experience implementing or supporting process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and customer service.
• Experience working in higher education or another research-intensive organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies, regulations, and strategies pertaining to proposal, grants, and contracts administration.