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Position Number: 6059035
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Director
Lubbock
40386BR
ORDC

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

Major/Essential Functions

Lead and develop the RDC staff building and nurturing a cohesive and integrated team. 50%

- Responsible for all RDC personnel actions including recruitment, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, etc.
- Provide opportunities as appropriate for professional growth and development of RDC staff.
- Prioritize areas for growth within the team as aligned with the vision for the office as well as the values of the Office of Research & Innovation overall.

Catalyze and facilitate cross-disciplinary research initiatives across the university. 30%

- Develop and implement programming that facilitates new opportunities for faculty to work across disciplines, resulting in successful proposals.
- Support RDC staff in the communication of programming both internally and externally.
- Build strong relationships across the TTU campus with Associate Deans of Research, College research development/administrative professionals, Researchers, and Faculty.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on research communications.
- Guide the development of communications, including presentations, strategic messaging, talking points, and lead in-person and virtual meetings.
- Collaborate with Government Relations as requested by the AVP.

Support and enable complex research initiatives, including large and complex grant applications in response to funding opportunities. 20%

- Provide oversight for the limited submissions process, and offer guidance and leadership as needed.
- Assist faculty from ideation through submission targeting multi-institutional/multi-million-dollar, large center-type grant opportunities.
- Guide the RDC team and faculty teams through project management of proposals.
- Offer thoughtful guidance to faculty teams as questions or issues arise and facilitate communications with agencies as needed.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Educational Research, Engineering, Marketing, Psychology, Science, Public Affairs, or a closely related field. Extensive experience in managing projects or programs, grant proposal writing, and/or research development.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
4352.42

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.