Director of Research Development
Director of Research Development
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$ 7541 - 11792
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 30 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1155NNADMINPRO DirectorBusiness Title:
Director of Research DevelopmentEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Office of Research (OR) at Washington State University (WSU) is a constellation of six primary offices and many supporting labs center and institutes. Office of Research supports WSUs landgrant mission by partnering with the university community and other stakeholders to advance extend and apply knowledge across the full range of scholarly disciplines. Each Office provides particular expertise in different aspects of research support.
As the Director of Research Development you will collaborate with faculty researchers and academic units to identify and secure funding opportunities while also supporting the growth and advancement of the universitys research portfolio. You will work closely with faculty to increase the competitiveness of grant proposals and enhance the universitys visibility and impact within national and international research landscapes.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
30 Research Strategy and Development
30 Leadership of Grant Writing and Proposal Support Team
20 Research Capacity Building
10 Evaluation and Reporting
5 Communication
5 Other
Additional Information:
This is a full time 100 FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.
Monthly Salary: $7541.56 $11792.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Position requires a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and six 6 years of progressively responsible relevant experience which has included at least three 3 years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis.
A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one 1 year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in research administration research development or a related field with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong track record of securing research funding and working with faculty and administrators in proposal development.
Experience developing largescale multidisciplinary grant proposals and managing complex partnerships.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Masters degree or higher in a relevant field is required; a Ph.D. in a related discipline is preferred.
Experience in a Research I public landgrant university environment.
Familiarity with research development tools and resources.
Knowledge of intellectual property technology transfer and commercialization processes.
Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring research development staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complexresearch and funding information to diverse audiences.
Strong facilitation and training skills with experience in designing impactful workshops and mentoring programs.
Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
Indepth knowledge of federal state and private sector funding mechanisms.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative teamoriented environment.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think strategically and proactively.
About Department/College/Area/Campus For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values please visit our website: Washington State University Office of Research.
Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: Advancement and Partnerships
Location: Pullman WA 99163
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1 Resume
2 Cover Letter (Addressing the qualifications and the position details)
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera recently separated veterans and other protected veteran persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
