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Director of Research

Blacksburg, VA · Hybrid

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of research administration in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director of research administration?

A Director of Research Administration is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the administrative aspects of research activities within an organization, such as a university or research institute. This role involves managing research funding, ensuring compliance with regulations, supporting grant submissions, and supervising administrative staff. Directors of Research Administration act as a bridge between researchers, funding agencies, and institutional leadership. They play a critical role in facilitating successful research programs and maintaining ethical standards. Their expertise ensures efficient and compliant management of research projects from inception to completion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of research administration, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Research Administration, you need expertise in research compliance, grant management, budgeting, and a strong academic or administrative background, often supported by an advanced degree. Familiarity with research administration software (such as Cayuse or InfoEd), federal and state funding regulations, and certifications like CRA (Certified Research Administrator) are commonly required. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient management of research programs, regulatory compliance, and successful collaboration across departments and funding agencies.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of research administration, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Research Administration often encounters challenges such as managing compliance with complex regulations, overseeing diverse funding sources, and balancing the needs of faculty researchers with institutional priorities. Addressing these challenges typically involves staying current with federal and institutional policies, fostering clear communication across departments, and implementing robust training programs for staff. Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external sponsors is also crucial for proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.

What is the difference between Director Of Research Administration vs Research Coordinator?

AspectDirector Of Research AdministrationResearch Coordinator
CredentialsMaster's degree or higher, research administration certificationsBachelor's degree, research or related experience
Work EnvironmentAdministrative leadership in research institutions, overseeing compliance and fundingAssists in research projects, data collection, and coordination tasks
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizationsUniversities, labs, research centers

The main difference is that the Director Of Research Administration holds a leadership role managing research programs, budgets, and compliance, while the Research Coordinator supports research activities through data management and project assistance. The director typically requires advanced credentials and oversees multiple projects, whereas the coordinator focuses on operational support at the project level.

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Infographic showing various Director Of Research Administration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $191,320 per year, or $92 per hour.

Director of Research Administration GME

North Texas Division Office

Richardson, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you have the career opportunities you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join North Texas Division GME Research Team, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. The Director of Research Administration for Graduate Medical Education will lead a team of research support personnel in translating clinical needs into analytic questions, design and conduct rigorous analyses of health-related data, and translate analytic findings into actionable intelligence for our faculty and residents.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Oversee, mentor, and guide a dedicated team of research support staff
  • Ensuring compliance with federal, state and HCA regulations, policies, procedures, and audit requirements in the use of patient data for research purposes
  • Contribute to the development of training, tools, and process documentation for both the department and for assigned projects
  • Perform data analyst functions that generate knowledge via data mining, visualization, or other analytics. Serve as a resource to others performing this work. Lead the creation of best practices, resources, and tools that enable new analytical capabilities.
  • Developing study designs and analytic solutions based on available data sources, business partner’s needs, and timelines.
  • Managing multiple projects related to a wide variety of business settings and clinical needs
  • Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyze needs and requirements.
  • Presenting data or analytic findings in a variety of formats (reports, PPT, graphs, figures and tables).
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of statistical principles and analysis considerations considered during planning of research.
  • Consult on and provide direct technical support for research projects of high complexity and often requiring solutions not previously used by the project team or work group.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of terminologies and coding procedures used in research and the health care environment.
  • 40% minimum for in and/or out of state travel depending on location of position. Travel will always be predicated by the needs of the business
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE:

  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level; teaching experience that includes adult learners and medical students or personnel preferred.
  • Record of publications and presentations at national conferences.
  • Experience with curriculum development.
  • Experience in health services research environment.
  • SAS, R, SPSS or Tableau experience is strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited master’s degree program providing training in a research related field, statistics, informatics, or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years related experience; Doctorate Degree preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible related experience may be substituted for the Master's degree
Benefits

North Texas Division Office, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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