Asst Director of Research Operations

Kansas State University

$70K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with seven years of relevant operational or financial administration experience.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in operational or financial administration.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and responsiveness to stakeholder requests.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day operational and financial activities of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).
  • Coordinate administrative workflows and monitor departmental budgets.
  • Track research start-up funding and manage financial approvals.
  • Ensure compliance of research operational activities with institutional policies.
  • Support the Executive Director in financial tracking and reporting.
  • Oversee project coordination across various OVPR units.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment.
  • Collaborative work setting that supports operational excellence.
  • Opportunity to influence research operations at a high administrative level.
Full Job Description
About This Role

The Assistant Director of Research Operations supports the day-to-day operational and financial activities of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). This position coordinates administrative workflows, monitors departmental budgets, tracks research start-up funding, and manages financial approvals and operational processes. The Assistant Director ensures that research operational activities comply with institutional policies and supports the Executive Director by overseeing financial tracking, reporting, and project coordination across OVPR units.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience in operational or financial administration. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
  • Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related field.
  • Three or more years of experience in operational or financial administration.
  • Experience with budget monitoring and financial reporting.
  • Experience coordinating or managing projects in an administrative or financial setting.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail, responsiveness to stakeholder requests, and the ability to handle confidential information are critical for success in this position.
  • Master's degree in business, public administration, or related field.
  • Experience working in research administration or higher education operations.
  • Experience with university financial systems.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three Professional References
Application Window

Applications close on: 7/31/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$70,835.00 - $92,083.00

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