Executive Director for Strategic Research Initiatives

1 week ago

Norfolk, VA, United States Virginia Jobs Full time
Title: Executive Director for Strategic Research Initiatives

Agency: VP FOR RESEARCH

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:
To lead strategic research development initiatives that enhance the university's competitiveness for external funding-particularly from federal agencies-by supporting complex proposal development, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, managing key research infrastructure, and aligning services with institutional research priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Masters degree.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal research funding agencies (e.g., DoD, NSF, NIH, DOE), including proposal development process, sponsor engagement, regulations, and compliance.
  • Considerable knowledge of navigating complex academic environments, aligning services with institutional goals, and supporting high-impact research initiatives through effective coordination and partnership development.
  • Demonstrated strong operational leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate precisely and effectively with multiple audiences.
  • Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex situations and making decisions aligned with organizational strategy.
  • Ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including faculty and external partners, and a proven ability to support interdisciplinary collaboration and team formation.
  • Ability to provide training and support to students and faculty.
  • Considerable experience in research and/or research development and proven leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional initiatives with increasing responsibility in a management/decision-making role.
  • Considerable experience with proposal development with demonstrated success in grant writing; strong track record in grant writing team leadership, strategic research development, and building external partnerships with federal agencies, industry, or philanthropic sponsors are essential.
Additional Considerations:

Prefer a PhD in in a science or research background.

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