Ted Russo

Biography

Ted directs the University’s program of grants and sponsored research and manages the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). He develops policies and procedures to ensure the University is in compliance with federal and state regulations. He represents the university in liaison with external funding agencies, and negotiates sponsored grant and contract agreements with federal and non-federal sponsors. He develops strategic plans, and implements programs to promote the continued growth of research and sponsored programs activities at Montclair. Prior to joining Montclair in February 2012, Ted was the Associate Director of Pre-Award Services at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for seven years. Ted also held administrative positions at Clark University and Harvard University Medical School. Ted earned a bachelor’s in Liberal Arts from Harvard University Extension School in 1993, and received a master’s in Public Administration from Suffolk University in 1998. He received a graduate certificate in Higher Education Leadership & Administration from the University of Massachusetts in 2023. Ted holds an active “Certified Research Administrator” (CRA) designation from RACC and certificates from the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) in Research Leadership, and Research Law. He is an active member of the and SRAI and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and has presented on various topics related to research administration regionally and nationally.