The Assistant Director will work with the Office of Innovation and Innovation and Infrastructure Programs leadership to advise and assist in interpreting requests for proposal conditions, grant, contract and other research-related agreement terms and conditions, entering proposals into ERA system, post award grant management and assisting in the resolution of issues that develop in the course of projects by consulting with the PI, staff and sponsors, as well as post-award grant management. This position is responsible for managing the finances and administration for the three offices including budget oversight, processing government and industry grants and contracts, corporate affiliate membership agreements, corporate sponsorships, complex gift acceptance process and working closely with University partners such as faculty, department managers, centers/institutes, staff, ORPA, OGC, Advancement, RIA, OTL, F&T and more.