Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Director of Research Development is responsible for supervising daily pre- and post-award research administration processes within the USM. The Director contributes to a service-focused culture and works with the system institutions to address system-wide research administration needs and propose improvements to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. It will be critical for this role to establish relationships with PIs and research leadership within the University System of Maryland as well as with research administration leadership throughout USM’s 12 institutions and 3 regional higher education centers.
The role involves actively addressing challenges in research operations, creating a new structure within USM to support researcher needs, maintaining regular communication with USM leaders and staff, and ensuring efficient communication about challenges, issues, or delays in USM research operations. As this is a newly created function, this role will be responsible for creating and implementing many procedures and policies related to research administration functions within USM.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages all aspects of pre- and post-award activities within the USM office:
Improves on current or creates new processes and systems for research administration within the USM Office:
Learns about and understands research administration needs across the USM and proposes and implements solutions to address those needs (where applicable) at the system level:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education Level/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Required Experience:
Five (5) years’ experience in research administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in all aspects of grant submission to federal agencies.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education Level/Certifications:
Master’s degree.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of third-party grant assistance technologies (Like InfoReady) to manage limited and internal grant submission processes.
Benefits include full medical, dental and vision benefits, tuition remission at any of the 12 USM institutions, and a generous leave plan.
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