Associate Director of Research

North Carolina State University

$62,115 - $80,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Feb 07, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193954EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Associate Director of Research
Anticipated Hiring Range	$62,115 - $80,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Fririday
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Dean's Office - Poole College Of Management
About the Department	The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We're deeply rooted in NC State's history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math. Our college's student body - over 4,000 students - hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business. Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master's degrees in accounting, business administration ( MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates. The college houses four initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. In addition the College supports the Entrepreneurship Clinic housed in University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB. Learn more about our College. Learn more about NCSU and our Employee Value Proposition, here.
Essential Job Duties	The Associate Director of Research plays a pivotal role in supporting faculty in securing and managing sponsored research funding. This position involves comprehensive pre- and post-award administration, identifying funding opportunities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Associate Director of Research also provides critical oversight of time and effort and conflict of interest reporting for the college, contributing to the successful execution and administration of research activities. Areas of key responsibilities include: Grant Proposal Development: Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities aligned with their expertise. Support proposal development, including drafting and preparing budgets. Ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines and submission deadlines. Research Administration: Oversee pre- and post-award research administration, including grant management and budget tracking. Monitor grant expenditures and ensure alignment with institutional and funding agency policies. Funding Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify and disseminate funding opportunities to faculty. Collaborate with faculty to match funding sources with research initiatives. Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the liaison with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other research proposal development units. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations regarding research practices. Reporting and Oversight: Coordinate time and effort reporting (TEARS) and act as the primary contact for conflict of interest (COI) and notice of interest (NOI) reporting. Maintain accurate records and reports to support accountability and transparency. Internal Research Funding Programs: Administer internal research funding programs, including reviewing applications and distributing funds. Oversee dataset purchases and subscriptions to support research activities. Research Communication and Collaboration: Support the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in administering internal research programs. Assist in communicating research activities and accomplishments across the College. Facilitate cross-college and cross-institutional research collaborations.
Other Responsibilities	This role offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in research administration, funding strategies, and compliance management. Employees in this position will develop skills in project management, collaboration, and regulatory oversight, providing a strong foundation for career advancement in academic and research environments. Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and expanded responsibilities are available to support skill enhancement and growth.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must possess a master's degree in technical communication, educational administration, public administration, or related field, and at least five years' experience in university research administration.
Other Required Qualifications	Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to build, motivate, and facilitate interdisciplinary teams in the proposal development process Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external audiences Ability to quickly understand a broad range of business and management-related research interests. Demonstrated ability to create, manage and modify research budgets. Understanding of IRB policies as they relate to human subject research in a business school/social science setting. Strong skills in business productivity software tools e.g. Microsoft Excel, google suite etc along with an aptitude for quickly adopting the use of new technology. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail Ability to maximize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of financial systems and processes High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Highly organized and flexible in managing workload Ability to make decisions independently, exercise judgment, discretion, and initiative in development and interpretation of a wide range of policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience submitting proposals to the National Science Foundation, other federal funding agencies, and private foundations is particularly desirable. Should hold Certified Research Administrator designation from the Research Administrators Certification Council. Experience with NC State's research administration systems (RED, PINS, WRS) or equivalent.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	02/06/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter and resume/CV.

Position Details

Position Number	00000977
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	200101 - Dean's Office - Poole College Of Management
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.