Job Details

Director of Research and Grant Administration

Position Number: 6673427
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Director of Research and Grant Administration

Job Identification: 19515
Posting Date: 10/24/2025, 06:55 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 105 Baylor Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
What We're Looking For

The ECS Director of Research and Grant Administration supports both the University and ECS missions by advising and supporting ECS research-active faculty on the design and preparation of large-scale grant proposals and budgets, coordinating internal grant competitions, delivering capacity-building workshops, supporting inclusive collaborations among faculty, and monitoring the funding landscape for opportunities aligned with campus strengths.

A bachelor's degree and six years of relevant work experience are required. A master's degree and eight years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will not be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

Assist faculty in developing competitive proposals by identifying and analyzing Department of Defense research funding opportunities, interpreting requests for requests for proposals (RFPs), reviewing proposed drafts, supporting the preparation of budgets, reviewing supplementary documentation, and providing overall detail management and supervisory oversight of the proposal preparation and tracking of internal deliverables.
Assist faculty with developing Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, and/or National Science Foundation grant writing skills
Act as a liaison officer between ECS and OVPR to assist in submitting and routing proposals and on any proposal and grant issues.
Assist faculty with proper management of research projects.
Work with ECS Business Office and Post-Award OVPR with post-award budget tracking and grant compliance.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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