Manager, Post Award Administration

Overview The salary range for this position is $8,666.67 to $10,223.86 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. This position works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and the applicant must live within a commutable distance from San Diego State University in order to receive full consideration. This position is open until filled with first review of candidates on September 30, 2026. WHO WE ARE Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work. Our vision is to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university’s strategic aspirations. Our core values: Service: We are a service organization that strives to provide superior support to the university community to achieve SDSU’s goals; we are committed to being professionally competent by setting high standards and working hard to achieve results; and we continually seek to improve our skills and capabilities by valuing education and professional development. Collaboration: We seek to actively engage with our stakeholders and employees to identify issues and design solutions, build strong relationships grounded in trust, openness, and inclusion and achieve the best results by taking pride in the accomplishments of our colleagues. Innovation: We work towards inspired solutions to improve and adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges, creative ways to streamline and enhance our delivery of services through resourceful and proactive problem solving and strategic use of technology and reduction of obstacles. Respect: We promote a culture where every individual is valued and treated with dignity, we honor open-mindedness toward different viewpoints and ideas and have a genuine appreciation for varied backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. Integrity: We are committed to acting with the highest ethical standards, with honesty, integrity, and transparency, provide consistent and accurate information and value and respect all individuals. WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES The Sponsored Research Administration (SRA) department supports faculty with the administration, compliance, and financial management of grants and contracts from federal, state, local, and private funding sources. Our team works closely with faculty throughout the entire award life cycle, helping them navigate the complexities of managing sponsored programs. We ensure all grant and contract funds…