Director, Research Development Services
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Director Research Development ServicesAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Research AdministrationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Director of Research Development Services plays a strategic leadership role in advancing the universitys research enterprise. This position is responsible for identifying funding opportunities supporting faculty in proposal development fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and enhancing the overall competitiveness of PVAMUs research portfolio.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Lead initiatives to expand research capacity and funding.
Align research development strategies with institutional goals.
Assist faculty and research staff in preparing competitive grant proposals.
Training
Provide training and workshops on grant writing and funding strategies.
Facilitate interdisciplinary research teams and partnerships.
Engage with external agencies foundations and industry partners.
Promote research achievements through internal and external channels.
Coordinate with Research Communications to highlight impact.
Service
Ensure alignment with university policies and sponsor guidelines.
Collaborate with the Office of Research Grants & Contracts on submissions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Masters degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration Higher Education Research Administration Science/Engineering or Business.
Five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 67 years of progressively responsible experience in research development sponsored programs or grant administration.
Demonstrated success in leading or supporting large-scale multi-investigator proposals.
Experience working with federal state and private funding agencies (e.g. NSF NIH DOE USDA DoD).
Deep understanding of the grant lifecycle including pre-award and post-award processes.
Familiarity with funding databases such as Pivot and .
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills especially in technical writing and editing.
Ability to analyze funding trends and align them with institutional research strengths.
Job Posting Close Date:
11/09/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
Academic Programs Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we have built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars to carry our rich legacy of distinct ... View more
