Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500038ES Title Director of Operations - Proposals and Submissions FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Department Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 09/16/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Five years full-time professional experience at an educational institution or related experience. Preference will be given to candidates with either a Certified Research Administrator (CRA®), or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA®) certificate. Experience and demonstrated success in managing staff and resources preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs as the Director of Submissions and Awards for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) in all phases of departmental operations. Provides control of grants management and budget development in terms of sponsor requirements. Develops, implements, and trains university faculty and staff on standard operational policies to ensure fiscal accountability and operational excellence. Creates synergy, tools, resources, and seamless processes among the Submissions and Awards unit, the Research and Proposal Development unit, and the Office of Research Administration to curate a top-tier experience for campus researchers. Primary Responsibilities Directs day-to-day operations of proposal submissions and award staff. Responsible for organizing, planning, and evaluating personnel, work assignments, supervision, training, and technical direction of staff. Maintains an on-line platform for grant development, and routing, submissions, and awards. Develops strategies and processes to optimize operations for the department. Develops, documents, and implements internal control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure fiscal, regulatory, confidentiality, and security accountability. Coordinates and oversees the development of all grants from notification through submission. Develops and coordinates training on SOPs for university faculty and staff. Gives presentations and provides training to staff and faculty of the university. Develops financial and grants submission policies and procedures in accordance with national research administration standards. Develops and tracks proposals for institutional reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires exceptional interpersonal skills to work with Faculty, Deans, Senior Administration, Sponsors and other key contacts. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research administration information systems. Requires exceptional written and oral communication skills along with attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills. Interprets and applies complex directives, policies, regulations, statues, and procedures.This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44897 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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