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General Director, Post-Award

Classification Information

Post-Award
Post-Award constitutes anything related to grant management after the award has already been received. Post-award activities typically include award and account setup, modifications, financial monitoring, reporting, and billing, project reporting, and project close-out.
Management / Leadership
Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 3
Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Director for Post Award is responsible for the overall strategic direction, planning, and management of post-award activities across multiple university units. This role oversees all aspects of post-award grant management, including award setup, financial monitoring, reporting, billing, and project close-out. The General Director ensures that post-award processes are streamlined, efficient, and aligned with university goals, while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. They will collaborate closely with executive leadership to set and execute strategic objectives for the post-award function, ensuring that the department contributes to the university's overall success. In this senior leadership position, the General Director for Post Award is accountable for the direction and performance of multiple teams or departments involved in post-award activities. They are responsible for budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation, ensuring that all units within post-award management operate effectively and within allocated resources. The General Director will also provide oversight of long-term goal setting, ensuring that policies and practices are continuously updated to enhance performance, efficiency, and compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of grant and contract management, as well as a strong ability to lead and collaborate across multiple functional areas of the university.