What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office of Research Development Associate Director position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Office of Research Development-624200
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
01/23/2025
Application Deadline
02/06/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Office of Research Development Associate Director
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
20022724
Vacancy ID
NF0008866
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
03/10/2025
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Research Development (ORD) is a pan-University office serving the broad faculty research and scholarship community at UNC-Chapel Hill. ORD supports the Vice Chancellor for Research’s campus-wide research enterprise that attracts over $1 billion in extramural funding. ORD’s mission is to expand the University’s capacity for innovative, groundbreaking research and scholarship by resourcing Carolina faculty and postdoctoral researchers as they work to address challenging problems for the benefit of the citizens of North Carolina.
The office’s services include scholar consultations, pre-award and project team formation, funding search and project alignment, as well as a suite of proposal development services. ORD engages with representatives from federal grant-making agencies to foster dialogue around funding opportunities. The office also supports and implements several strategic initiatives on behalf of the Vice Chancellor for Research, including the Creativity Hubs, the Idea Seed Grant Program, and co-funds the Arts and Humanities Award Program with the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Finally, ORD administers Carolina’s selection process for limited submission funding opportunities.
The office’s services include scholar consultations, pre-award and project team formation, funding search and project alignment, as well as a suite of proposal development services. ORD engages with representatives from federal grant-making agencies to foster dialogue around funding opportunities. The office also supports and implements several strategic initiatives on behalf of the Vice Chancellor for Research, including the Creativity Hubs, the Idea Seed Grant Program, and co-funds the Arts and Humanities Award Program with the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Finally, ORD administers Carolina’s selection process for limited submission funding opportunities.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC Chapel Hill) is seeking an experienced manager and grant writer to serve as Associate Director of the Office of Research Development (ORD).
The Associate Director will advance the scope and efficacy of interdisciplinary research and scholarship across the university by serving as operational lead in support of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development, ensuring efficient operations of a busy research support office, and assisting in the creation of strategic marketing materials and internal data sets. Along with or as delegated by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, the position chairs internal review research committees, meets with faculty, deans, directors and department chairpersons regarding strategic planning for research directions facilitates the development of major interdisciplinary research grant applications, and has delegated responsibility for several pan-university internal funding programs, and oversight of the limited submissions internal review process. This role involves facilitating the recognition and prestige of Carolina’s faculty through university-nominated grants and emphasizing service through research by engaging with Carolina’s leading scholars.
The Associate Director also has the primary responsibility of managing day-to-day office operations, including supervising, and coordinating a high-performing team and marshaling resources to support the overall mission and goals of the Office. This position will work in close collaboration with the cross-functional units that support the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
The Associate Director will advance the scope and efficacy of interdisciplinary research and scholarship across the university by serving as operational lead in support of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development, ensuring efficient operations of a busy research support office, and assisting in the creation of strategic marketing materials and internal data sets. Along with or as delegated by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, the position chairs internal review research committees, meets with faculty, deans, directors and department chairpersons regarding strategic planning for research directions facilitates the development of major interdisciplinary research grant applications, and has delegated responsibility for several pan-university internal funding programs, and oversight of the limited submissions internal review process. This role involves facilitating the recognition and prestige of Carolina’s faculty through university-nominated grants and emphasizing service through research by engaging with Carolina’s leading scholars.
The Associate Director also has the primary responsibility of managing day-to-day office operations, including supervising, and coordinating a high-performing team and marshaling resources to support the overall mission and goals of the Office. This position will work in close collaboration with the cross-functional units that support the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience with consortium and other large grant funding mechanisms
- Experience with supervision of direct reports and administration of a research development office
- Able to work independently and develop networks with campus researchers
- Superb written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- 5 or more years of experience in research development and/or grants administration preferred
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
