Senior Research Training Administrator

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

This position provides strategic institutional training and professional development in Sponsored Programs administration-aligning organizational goals to advance research excellence, foster a culture of continuous learning, and scale research operations effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, curriculum & instruction, professional development or a related field and five (5) years of related experience in education, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of and ability to implement principles of educational design, curriculum development, and adult learning
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Collaboration mindset
Analytical skills
Project Management skills
Experience and skilled in educational assessment

Nice To Haves

Five years of related experience in Sponsored Programs, including Pre- or Post-Award.
Certified Research Administrator or related certification.

Responsibilities

Delivers both virtual and in-person educational sessions, supporting participants throughout their learning journey by providing individualized and tailored assistance. This includes offering constructive feedback, clarification, and timely follow-up to enhance the learning process.
Designs and develops educational content, such as short instructional videos, case studies, and summary checklists, focusing on key areas of research grant administration, including grant applications, research compliance, and post-award grant management.
Creates on boarding and training materials to support employee development, accelerate skill acquisition, enhance productivity, improve retention, and reinforce institutional culture.
Evaluates learning outcomes and analyzes participant feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Recommends and implements strategies to enhance the learning experience.
Collaborates with research leadership to update curricula and training materials in response to changes in sponsor requirements, institutional policies, systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices.
Manage the Education and Training Website.