Director of Research Development

4 weeks ago

Ithaca, New York, United States Cornell University Full time
About the Role

Cornell University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Research Development to join our team. As a key member of our Research & Innovation department, you will play a critical role in promoting and facilitating research and innovation across the university.

Reporting to the Vice President for Research & Innovation, you will oversee a centralized team responsible for providing strategic research advancement, research development outreach, and proposal development services. Your expertise will be instrumental in catalyzing capacity-building activities, research collaboration, diversity, and pipeline growth, while complementing the administrative management of proposals by grant administrators.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction and vision to a team of research development professionals serving the Cornell research community.
  • Cultivate connections, community relationships, and strategic partnerships to support cross-disciplinary interests and initiatives.
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote and capture large-scale funding opportunities and support new academic, research, and scholarly initiatives.
  • Oversee concierge services to new Cornell faculty, including developing strategic research plans, navigating institutional infrastructure, and facilitating introductions to agencies and program officers.
  • Lead and direct a team of professionals responsible for limited submissions, proposal development and management, early career faculty development, training and outreach, and partnership development.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience successfully managing proposal development in a highly decentralized, multi-disciplinary research organization, ideally in an academic setting.
  • In-depth understanding of proposal preparation and submission process and experience partnering with researchers to develop successful multi-million-dollar applications for federal funding.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in working with investigators across multiple campuses and disciplines and with administrative staff and sponsors.
  • Strong commitment to and understanding of diversity and inclusion in a higher education setting with the proven ability to interact positively with all levels of staff, faculty, university leadership, and other constituents from diverse communities.
About Cornell University

Cornell University is a world-renowned institution of higher education, committed to advancing knowledge and promoting a culture of inclusion and excellence. Our Research & Innovation department is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that supports the development of new ideas and technologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates who share our commitment to excellence and inclusion. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to our team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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