Director of Engineering Research Administration

Hiring Department

Dean of Engineering

Job Description

Do you want to play a part in the University of Missouri’s research enterprise? Are you an experienced research development professional who enjoys contributing to research excellence?

The MU College of Engineering boasts a robust research culture, and is growing significantly. The College seeks a strategic thinker to lead and contribute to its Research Administration team and play an instrumental role in the growth and success of the college.

The Director organizes, encourages and engages in strategic, proactive, and capacity-building activities to grow the research enterprise in the College of Engineering. These activities are designed to facilitate individual faculty members, teams of researchers, and central research administration in attracting extramural research funding, creating relationships, and developing and implementing strategies that increase institutional competitiveness. The Director works closely with the Associate Dean for Research in Engineering to develop and implement strategic initiatives to foster a highly collaborative environment supporting the faculty and staff.

In addition, the Director is responsible for the leading the operations of Engineering Research Administration (ERA), including the following: hands on grant proposal development, organizing, developing and implementing research development activities, processes and initiatives; representing the ERA in interactions with MU faculty, staff, and administration, and with external entities; providing proposal development support; and managing a team of research professionals.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides leadership & facilitates research planning and development: Develops and maintains a deep knowledge of faculty/staff expertise/research areas of interest and the competitive landscape of grant funding; helps form and support research interest groups; and coordinates multiple high-priority activities for the division.
• Provides leadership and actively manages the Engineering Research Administration (ERA) team. Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the ERA.
• Leads large-scale, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional grant proposals, and provides proposal development support for high priority, strategic interdisciplinary proposals.
• Creates and supports a grant seeking culture: Leads and facilitates training for faculty; distributes priority funding opportunities; and promotes and manages internal grant programs.
• Collects, maintains and reports research development metrics related to the college and campus strategic plans.
  

Shift

Typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity and interest in the research process
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-directed and customer focused
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $67,745 - $95,000 annually
Grade: GGS-012
University Title: Senior Research Consultant
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Application Materials

MU Application, Cover letter and resume

Finalist will complete reference check

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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