Director of Research Development (Hybrid) - Arts and Sciences

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Director of Research Development (DRD) will lead a team of individuals overseeing research proposal development and strategic planning for development to help grow the size and impact of research in Arts and Sciences by creating opportunities for and supporting interdisciplinary discovery and innovation by researchers.

The DRD will supervise a team of individuals including Research Development Associates, Senior Research Development Associates, Proposal Managers, and Project Managers who will work collaboratively with a range of faculty leaders, individual faculty, and the Research Development Office (RDO) in the Vice Chancellor for Research’s office to support the development of multiple grant proposals and programs, with a particular emphasis on large-scale and complex grant proposals by providing the highest level of service possible. The primary supervisor of the Director of Research Development is the Vice Dean of Research in Arts & Sciences.

As this is a new position, the DRD will work closely with the Vice Dean of Research to identify the key priorities in building out a research development services team in Arts & Sciences with the goal of creating new initiatives and incentives to foster expanded research capacity, increase the competitiveness of funding proposals, implement and provide ongoing oversight of projects, and identify metrics for success.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works to generate new streams of research support from federal, state, foundation and industrial sources. Provides comprehensive oversight and support of proposal development services to large teams of principal investigators (PIs) pursuing external research funding; works closely with the Vice Dean of Research on the development of large-scale interdisciplinary grant proposals and other strategic institutional programs: obtains competitive intelligence on funding programs, facilitates PI team building and ideation, writes and edits proposal sections, and coordinates external review of proposals. Identifies additional campus expertise and resources to support the proposal development process, including cross-campus and external collaborators in areas of scientific expertise, workforce development, out-reach and education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.
• Assists PIs in the development of the management plan for the project. Develops project strategy and coordination of site visit and follow-up inquiries. Provides comprehensive guidance to faculty and other personnel for the application and a high-impact level of mentorship/expertise to faculty as well as integrated knowledge in project management, science, scientific communication/editing, sponsors’ requirements, and WashU requirements and resources.

• Supervises a team of staff that includes other research development staff (Search Research Development Associates and Research Development Associates), project managers, and proposal managers to support the development of scientific teams, the successful submission of major grant proposal, and as needed, project management for awarded large scale projects that are complex or which require significant reporting requirements.

• Works with government agencies and private sponsors to understand funding strategies and initiatives and to identify needs and synergies with university researchers. Develops and maintains relationships with funding agency personnel on behalf of WashU. Works closely with external consultants providing proposal development support to research faculty identified areas.

• Works with A&S leadership to design and administer an internal seed grant/planning grant funding programs.

• Develops training and outreach activities, including workshops for faculty and students wishing to build grantsmanship skills. Produces content for and leads periodic proposal development lectures and workshops or guides other staff who are producing such content.

• Analyzes data, creates tables and reports, reviews trends, and makes data-driven recommendations that contribute to proposal writing, strategic planning, outreach to federal sponsors and partners, and competitive intelligence for upcoming funding opportunities.

• Organizes and/or host workshops, seminars, and events to further cultivate and develop focused research and grant proposal teams, lead communication efforts both within and outside the university,

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research Development, Managing Large Propsal Teams Seeking $5M Or More (8 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Developing Proposals, Federal Grants, Grant Applications, Higher Education Research, Independent Decision-Making, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Presenting to Groups, Program Management, Project Development, Relationship Building, Research Development, Research Proposals, Scientific Editing, Scientific Writing, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Teamwork, Technical Reviews, Technical Writing, Written Communication

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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