Executive Director of Research Development
- Employer
- Syracuse University
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted Date
- Jan 25, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts, Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
039360
Department Code
20316-6070
Department
Office of Research
Job Title
Executive Director of Research Development
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
Staff Level
S6
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of Research Development will serve to support and strengthen the research mission of Syracuse University by leading collaborative activities, by promoting research activity in all schools and colleges, and by capitalizing on existing institutional resources in innovative ways while strategizing new sources and means of support, including identifying areas for business efficiencies and growth.
Working closely with the Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of Research Development will: (1) lead institutional research development efforts with a centralized and distributed team, helping faculty build the capabilities and visibility needed to advance their scholarship, research, and creative activities across all career stages; (2) promote and support the pursuit of strategic funding opportunities across the entire institution, including identifying new methods and forms of support for less research active schools and colleges within the institution; (3) build and strengthen inter-institutional collaborations, with a focus on regional partners, to support competitive submissions; and (4) manage the University’s internal funding competitions.
Qualifications
Lead institutional research development efforts including management of centralized research development staff and a distributed research development team. Includes developing and implementing new proposal assignment and support processes, strengthening existing proposal development support mechanisms across campus, and developing and maintaining ties to and collaborative efforts with other institutional units supporting research, including: all units of the Office of Research, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Syracuse University Libraries, school and college dean’s offices; Office of Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Office of Budget and Planning, Information Technology Services, General Council, and the Office of the Provost.
Promote and support proposal development across the entire institution. Working in conjunction with Office of Research staff and other research development team members, lead and support large-scale, multi-investigator proposals, create interdisciplinary proposal teams, facilitate pre-proposal strategy sessions, facilitate discussions with funders, and proactively searching for funding opportunities relevant to new initiatives and institutional strengths. Also, use research development team members to strategize and support new methods and mechanisms to engage and promote success in research funding for faculty in less research active schools and colleges within the institution.
Manage intramural funding programs, cost sharing mechanisms, and other Office of Research financial support structures, including supporting tracking and reporting of activities. Assist with outcomes analysis for intramural grant programs, including, and supporting subsequent research development activities stemming from funding from the Office of Research. Also manage research information management subscriptions and contracts held by the Office of Research.
Catalyze new scholarly and institutional collaborations, and build and maintain strong and active relationships with peer and regional institutions and relevant funding agency staff, promoting the relationships of faculty with inter-institutional colleagues and with funding agencies, specifically in conjunction with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations for foundation and corporate funders. In conjunction with the Office of Government and Community Relations, also investigate, initiate, and nurture partnerships, networks and alliances between and among SU faculty and local, regional, state, and federal organizations.
In conjunction with the other research development staff, and other university offices (such as the Office of Sponsored Programs, Corporate and Foundation Relations, etc.) design and provide educational workshops and in-service trainings to faculty and other research staff to refine proposal writing and other grant related skills.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/97684
Job Posting Date
01/25/2023
Application Deadline
Full Consideration By
Job Category
Staff
Message to Applicants
Posting Details
Job #
039360
Department Code
20316-6070
Department
Office of Research
Job Title
Executive Director of Research Development
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
Staff Level
S6
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of Research Development will serve to support and strengthen the research mission of Syracuse University by leading collaborative activities, by promoting research activity in all schools and colleges, and by capitalizing on existing institutional resources in innovative ways while strategizing new sources and means of support, including identifying areas for business efficiencies and growth.
Working closely with the Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of Research Development will: (1) lead institutional research development efforts with a centralized and distributed team, helping faculty build the capabilities and visibility needed to advance their scholarship, research, and creative activities across all career stages; (2) promote and support the pursuit of strategic funding opportunities across the entire institution, including identifying new methods and forms of support for less research active schools and colleges within the institution; (3) build and strengthen inter-institutional collaborations, with a focus on regional partners, to support competitive submissions; and (4) manage the University’s internal funding competitions.
Qualifications
- PhD or other relevant terminal degree and 15+ years’ experience in research development. Candidates with a Master’s and previously serving as an Executive Director or equivalent at an R1 institution could be considered.
- Familiarity with academic institutional culture, including 5 or more years of experience facilitating interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, including experience with STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, and creative disciplines.
- Broad experience with large federal funders (ex. National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense), foundations, corporations, and state and local funding agencies required.
- Strong preference for applicants currently working in an academic institution classified as an R1: Research Universities (highest research activity).
- Proven track record of institutional leadership, and broad understanding of institutional infrastructure and strategic planning expertise.
- Strong history of supporting large interdisciplinary proposals, developing and leading teams, and capable of handling multiple demands and meeting deadlines.
- Established professional network of contacts across peer institutions, funders, and community entities; experience developing institutional systems and processes to support research activities.
- Positive public visibility and comfort with extensive outreach within and outside of the institution, including extensive public speaking experience, teaching experience, and multidisciplinary experience.
- Skills in abstract reasoning and visioning, long term planning, and evidence of creative initiative preferred.
- Evidence of team building skills required.
Lead institutional research development efforts including management of centralized research development staff and a distributed research development team. Includes developing and implementing new proposal assignment and support processes, strengthening existing proposal development support mechanisms across campus, and developing and maintaining ties to and collaborative efforts with other institutional units supporting research, including: all units of the Office of Research, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Syracuse University Libraries, school and college dean’s offices; Office of Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Office of Budget and Planning, Information Technology Services, General Council, and the Office of the Provost.
Promote and support proposal development across the entire institution. Working in conjunction with Office of Research staff and other research development team members, lead and support large-scale, multi-investigator proposals, create interdisciplinary proposal teams, facilitate pre-proposal strategy sessions, facilitate discussions with funders, and proactively searching for funding opportunities relevant to new initiatives and institutional strengths. Also, use research development team members to strategize and support new methods and mechanisms to engage and promote success in research funding for faculty in less research active schools and colleges within the institution.
Manage intramural funding programs, cost sharing mechanisms, and other Office of Research financial support structures, including supporting tracking and reporting of activities. Assist with outcomes analysis for intramural grant programs, including, and supporting subsequent research development activities stemming from funding from the Office of Research. Also manage research information management subscriptions and contracts held by the Office of Research.
Catalyze new scholarly and institutional collaborations, and build and maintain strong and active relationships with peer and regional institutions and relevant funding agency staff, promoting the relationships of faculty with inter-institutional colleagues and with funding agencies, specifically in conjunction with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations for foundation and corporate funders. In conjunction with the Office of Government and Community Relations, also investigate, initiate, and nurture partnerships, networks and alliances between and among SU faculty and local, regional, state, and federal organizations.
In conjunction with the other research development staff, and other university offices (such as the Office of Sponsored Programs, Corporate and Foundation Relations, etc.) design and provide educational workshops and in-service trainings to faculty and other research staff to refine proposal writing and other grant related skills.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/97684
Job Posting Date
01/25/2023
Application Deadline
Full Consideration By
Job Category
Staff
Message to Applicants
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