Manager, Post Award Administration

San Diego State University-Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

85d • $8,666 - $10,223

About The Position

The salary range for this position is $8,666.67 to $10,223.86 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. This position works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and the applicant must live within a commutable distance from San Diego State University in order to receive full consideration. This position is open until filled with first review of candidates on October 20, 2025. Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to focus on realizing the research objectives of San Diego State University, and to be the backbone for faculty and staff to find, attract, win, and administer their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. The SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to realize these discoveries, interventions, and solutions that make a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting or related field or 4 years of progressive responsibility in an institution of higher education, research institution, or non-profit organization or related accounting experience.
• Five years of direct experience in the field of research administration.
• Two or more years of experience leading and supervising employees.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience working in research administration in a post award office.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, sponsor agency reporting requirements, audit policies and federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Previous experience using Ellucian Banner Finance system.
• Previous experience working in a university, related auxiliary organizations or non-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals that support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met.
• Be a member of the leadership team in the SRA department and Sponsored Research Services division.
• Positively impact staff morale, service, and business practices.
• Manage the administration, compliance, and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds, and other research support funds.
• Provide faculty with time needed to focus on research activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance plans.
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan with 200% match on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution.
• Vacation and sick leave accruals.
• 13 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday.
• Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events.
• Wellness workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree