Overview

The Associate Director of Research and Financial Administration provides unified leadership for HRBRC business, including institutional fiscal, contractual, and sponsored-program activities that flow through HRBRC and its participating organizations. Acting as the HRBRC’s designated lead for grants and contracts, the AD-RFA holds delegated, cross-institutional authority to scout funding opportunities, review awards and contracts, and coordinate inter-institutional fund flow for the HRBRC. By coordinating complex multi-sector proposals and overseeing post-award compliance, the role ensures the Consortium’s financial health, drives sustainable growth in external funding, and delivers efficient stewardship of resources that empower scientists, community members, startups, and collaborators. Working with Strategy, Operations, and the Finance team, the AD-RFA ensures every project advances HRBRC’s priorities in community engagement, data science, innovation ...