Position Overview
The Assistant Director, Award Management Services (AMS) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for key post-award research administration functions within the KU Office of Research. This position is responsible for managing sponsored project accounts receivable escalation, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and leading training initiatives for AMS and related units. The role supervises staff, develops reporting tools, and drives process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy, compliance, and customer service. The Assistant Director collaborates with KUOR leadership, principal investigators, and departmental administrators to resolve complex issues, maintain audit readiness, and support the research enterprise through effective policy implementation and staff development. This position is designated as fully remote, meaning most activities will be performed from an agreed-upon off-campus location. Some in-person activities will be required on occasion such as required trainings, PI meetings or all-staff meetings, etc. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho & Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
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The Assistant Director, Award Management Services (AMS) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for key post-award research administration functions within the KU Office of Research. This position is responsible for managing sponsored project accounts receivable escalation, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and leading training initiatives for AMS and related units. The role supervises staff, develops reporting tools, and drives process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy, compliance, and customer service. The Assistant Director collaborates with KUOR leadership, principal investigators, and departmental administrators to resolve complex issues, maintain audit readiness, and support the research enterprise through effective policy implementation and staff development. This position is designated as fully remote, meaning most activities will be performed from an agreed-upon off-campus location. Some in-person activities will be required on occasion such as required trainings, PI meetings or all-staff meetings, etc. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho & Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
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