Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant Director for Research Development |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support |
| Department |
VC Research & Innovation |
| Overview |
The purpose of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (
OVPR) is to support the faculty and scholars (undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellow/associates) of Rutgers -New Brunswick in advancing their preeminence in research and scholarship through fostering innovations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engaged scholarship. The
OVPR serves as a strategic partner in New Brunswick advocating for resources, developing communication/opportunities, and supporting seed funding initiatives, to promote an inclusive culture for research and scholarship. The Office also provides advice and planning for university-wide research initiatives and priorities including its Centers and Institutes, supporting New Brunswick and its cross-campus and Chancellor-led units' research infrastructure development, working closely with the central Office for Research and other central offices. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Director for Research Development.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Facilitates NB strategic priorities as it pertains to leading the facilitation of mid-to-large scale multi-million dollar grants for the Chancellor-reporting Signature Initiatives (CSI), in the areas of Climate and Energy, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, and Behavioral Health.
- Researches and analyzes funding agencies and organizations to identify potential funding sources and analyzes funding mechanisms.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with funding agencies, organizations, and institutions and facilitates discussions concerning research opportunities.
- Writes technical and non-technical sections for proposals and edits and analyzes proposal drafts with an eye to solicitation requirements and funding agency needs.
- Leads collaborations with faculty and staff to develop areas of potential research and develops successful proposals.
- Supports experiential learning initiatives as they pertain to broader impacts requirements for large-scale sponsored programs.
- Responsible for launching research ideation forums, speed networking events, grantsmanship workshops, information sessions, and seminars for the CSIs and New Brunswick School units.
- Hires, supervises, and manages the office team.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
08 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
104995.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
132896.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
160796.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's degree, preferably in STEM or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- At least five (5) years of relevant research development experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and staff.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, information integration, and decision-making.
- Experience in leading mid-to-large scale multi-million dollar sponsored programs.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Doctorate degree in a STEM field or JD.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Microsoft Office (i.e. PPT, Publisher, Excel, etc.).
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Office environment.
- Lifting 10-15 pounds of event materials.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Required to travel to on-site and off-site events using own vehicle.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST1939 |
| Posting Open Date |
08/13/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Rutgers University
Nov 18, 2024