Associate Director of Grant Development

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State Title: Director

Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit

Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

NON-UNION POSITIONS: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Grant Development provides strategic leadership and institutional oversight for sponsored research development and compliance activities. The Associate Director serves as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with delegated institutional authority to review, certify, and submit proposals on behalf of the College.

The role includes independent interpretation of sponsor regulations, certification of institutional representations to federal agencies, leadership of research compliance processes, oversight of federal registration systems, and campus-wide research development programming.

The Associate Director exercises independent professional judgment in determining proposal readiness, regulatory compliance requirements, and institutional submission authorization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide college-wide leadership and expert guidance for grants, sponsored research, and externally funded projects.
• Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with authority to review, certify, and submit grant and contract proposals on behalf of the institution.
• Exercise independent professional judgment in certifying institutional representations and assurances to federal and state sponsors.
• Interpret sponsor regulations and determine proposal compliance readiness prior to submission.
• Provide advanced guidance regarding research design, goals, budgets, timelines, sustainability plans, and compliance requirements.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations aligned with institutional strategy.
• Lead development of major institution-wide grant proposals as needed.
• Supervise and direct the Graduate Assistant supporting grant development activities.
• Engage in and oversee prospect research to identify strategic funding opportunities.
• Review and approve complete and compliant proposal packages, including institutional approvals and regulatory disclosures.
• Attend funder technical sessions and interpret evolving sponsor requirements.
• Prepare and distribute institutional funding communications.
• Maintain current institutional registrations in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, Research.gov) to ensure continuous eligibility for funding.
• Oversee institutional research administration platforms including CITI and SPIN to ensure operational readiness and compliance training completion.
• Lead campus-wide implementation of Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI), Export Control, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), and intellectual property compliance processes.
• Serve as institutional point of contact for iEdison reporting and federally funded invention disclosures.
• Determine when Export Control review is required and coordinate with appropriate institutional offices to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Plan and execute Tri-Annual Faculty Writing Retreats and research development programming.
• Develop and deliver institutional training on non-fiscal sponsored research compliance requirements.
• Manage and oversee OGSR website content, communications, and research development materials.
• Track programming outcomes for institutional reporting and assessment.
• Provide continuity of compliance leadership and proposal certification authority during administrative transitions.
• Stay current on regulatory updates affecting sponsored research administration.
• Participate in professional research administration associations to maintain institutional best practices.
• Plans, directs, and manages own work with broad institutional authority. Exercises delegated signature authority on behalf of the College for sponsored research submissions. Supervises: Graduate Assistant (1)
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree with 5-7 years of directly related experience in sponsored research administration, research development, or compliance oversight in higher education.
• Experience with federal regulatory compliance and proposal certification authority preferred.
• Professional certification (CRA or CPRA) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Thorough knowledge of grant seeking, proposal development, and sponsored research administration.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks governing sponsored research, including FCOI, Export Control, Responsible Conduct of Research, intellectual property, and federal invention reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a compliance oversight and/or Authorized Organizational Representative capacity.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory language and apply institutional policy accordingly.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with federal submission portals (Research.gov, eRA Commons, Grants.gov) and compliance systems.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

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State Title: Director

Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit

Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

NON-UNION POSITIONS: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Grant Development provides strategic leadership and institutional oversight for sponsored research development and compliance activities. The Associate Director serves as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with delegated institutional authority to review, certify, and submit proposals on behalf of the College.

The role includes independent interpretation of sponsor regulations, certification of institutional representations to federal agencies, leadership of research compliance processes, oversight of federal registration systems, and campus-wide research development programming.

The Associate Director exercises independent professional judgment in determining proposal readiness, regulatory compliance requirements, and institutional submission authorization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide college-wide leadership and expert guidance for grants, sponsored research, and externally funded projects.
• Serve as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) with authority to review, certify, and submit grant and contract proposals on behalf of the institution.
• Exercise independent professional judgment in certifying institutional representations and assurances to federal and state sponsors.
• Interpret sponsor regulations and determine proposal compliance readiness prior to submission.
• Provide advanced guidance regarding research design, goals, budgets, timelines, sustainability plans, and compliance requirements.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations aligned with institutional strategy.
• Lead development of major institution-wide grant proposals as needed.
• Supervise and direct the Graduate Assistant supporting grant development activities.
• Engage in and oversee prospect research to identify strategic funding opportunities.
• Review and approve complete and compliant proposal packages, including institutional approvals and regulatory disclosures.
• Attend funder technical sessions and interpret evolving sponsor requirements.
• Prepare and distribute institutional funding communications.
• Maintain current institutional registrations in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov, Research.gov) to ensure continuous eligibility for funding.
• Oversee institutional research administration platforms including CITI and SPIN to ensure operational readiness and compliance training completion.
• Lead campus-wide implementation of Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI), Export Control, Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), and intellectual property compliance processes.
• Serve as institutional point of contact for iEdison reporting and federally funded invention disclosures.
• Determine when Export Control review is required and coordinate with appropriate institutional offices to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Plan and execute Tri-Annual Faculty Writing Retreats and research development programming.
• Develop and deliver institutional training on non-fiscal sponsored research compliance requirements.
• Manage and oversee OGSR website content, communications, and research development materials.
• Track programming outcomes for institutional reporting and assessment.
• Provide continuity of compliance leadership and proposal certification authority during administrative transitions.
• Stay current on regulatory updates affecting sponsored research administration.
• Participate in professional research administration associations to maintain institutional best practices.
• Plans, directs, and manages own work with broad institutional authority. Exercises delegated signature authority on behalf of the College for sponsored research submissions. Supervises: Graduate Assistant (1)
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree with 5-7 years of directly related experience in sponsored research administration, research development, or compliance oversight in higher education.
• Experience with federal regulatory compliance and proposal certification authority preferred.
• Professional certification (CRA or CPRA) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Thorough knowledge of grant seeking, proposal development, and sponsored research administration.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks governing sponsored research, including FCOI, Export Control, Responsible Conduct of Research, intellectual property, and federal invention reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a compliance oversight and/or Authorized Organizational Representative capacity.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory language and apply institutional policy accordingly.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with federal submission portals (Research.gov, eRA Commons, Grants.gov) and compliance systems.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

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2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

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