Assistant Director, Post Award

The Assistant Director of Post-Award is responsible for the management of post-award operations in the Office of Grants and Contracts (OG&C), including the strengthening, establishment, direction, and oversight of post-award procedures and operations. This position ensures compliant, efficient, and service-oriented administration of the university’s sponsored projects portfolio. The Assistant Director supervises post-award staff, oversees financial and regulatory compliance, supports principal investigators (PIs), and partners with central offices (Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance) to ensure proper stewardship of sponsored funds in accordance with institutional and federal policies, as well as additional sponsor requirements. The Assistant Director of Post-Award is a member of the OG&C leadership team, working in close collaboration and coordination with all OG&C staff, College leadership (Research Deans, College Finance, College Grants Admin, etc.), Provost Office, Compliance Office, Office of Research Protections, etc.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.