Executive Director of Research - Confidential : Job Details

Executive Director of Research

About the Company

Esteemed higher education institution offering accessible academic programs

IndustryHigher Education

TypeEducational Institution

Founded1754

Employees10,001+

Categories

• Education
• Higher Education
• Medical
• Training
• Universities
• Big Data
• Columbia University
• Databases

Specialties

• climate science
• engineering
• neuroscience
• arts
• law
• architecture
• business
• journalism
• and medicine

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Research to lead and execute strategic research development initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the pre-award proposal development team and the post-award sponsored projects management team, ensuring high-quality support for faculty researchers throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves supporting faculty in strategic planning, developing research agendas, and pursuing funding opportunities. The Executive Director will also be involved in fostering collaborations, both within the institution and with external partners, to support large-scale research objectives.Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience, with a preference for those holding an advanced degree. A background in Higher Education Research Administration is essential, as is a deep knowledge of the research grant lifecycle and experience with interdisciplinary and center-scale initiatives. The role requires excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in proposal development, and grant writing, and a history of successful interactions with funding agencies.

Hiring Manager TitleAvanessians Director of the Data Science Institute

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management
• Education/Academic Administration
• Operations
• Strategy