<p>Posting Details</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Number 998026 Functional Title Associate Director for Research Development Position Type Research Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information</p> <p>Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.</p> <p>Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit</p> <p>The Office of Research Development exists to expand the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's capacity for innovative, groundbreaking research by providing resources that enhance complex proposal competitiveness. Additionally, our office fosters collaboration across the research community within Carolina and among key partners. The Office of Research Development facilitates project ideation, resource identification, and multidisciplinary team formation to enhance UNC's competitiveness in securing funding for research and scholarly projects.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Associate Director will play a key role in growing proposal submissions and awards across the university by supporting faculty in developing competitive grant applications, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing institutional research priorities.</p> <p>This position will work closely with faculty, research staff, administrators, and external partners to expand UNCG's sponsored research portfolio. The Associate Director will lead initiatives to strengthen faculty capacity, coordinate large and complex proposals, and align research development efforts with emerging funding opportunities.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in a research-related discipline, higher education administration, or related field. </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in research development, sponsored programs administration, or related work in a higher education or research-intensive environment. </li><li>Demonstrated success in developing, coordinating, or submitting research proposals to federal, state, or foundation sponsors. </li><li>Strong writing, editing, and project management skills. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and external partners. </li></ul> <p>Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree or advanced professional experience in research development or sponsored research administration. </li><li>Experience leading large, multi-investigator, and/or multi-institutional proposal efforts. </li><li>Familiarity with federal research funding priorities and sponsor review processes. </li><li>Proven track record of increasing proposal submissions and award success rates. </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience Org #-Department Off of Research Strategic Init - 11520 Job Open Date 12/05/2025 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date 12/15/2025 Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility</p> <p>Proposal Development and Faculty Support</p> <p>Essential Tasks</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct support to faculty in identifying, developing, and submitting competitive research proposals across disciplines. </li><li>Lead and manage the preparation of large, complex, and interdisciplinary grant proposals, including center-level initiatives and multi-institutional collaborations. </li><li>Offer guidance on proposal strategy, narrative development, and compliance with sponsor guidelines. </li><li>Conduct workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one consultations to strengthen faculty skills in grantsmanship and proposal writing. </li></ul> <p>Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility</p> <p>Strategic Research Growth</p> <p>Essential Tasks</p> <ul> <li>Monitor federal, state, foundation, and industry funding landscapes to identify opportunities aligned with UNCG's research strengths. </li><li>Develop strategies to increase the number and quality of proposals submitted and to enhance award success rates. </li><li>Support institutional initiatives such as research centers, interdisciplinary institutes, and signature research areas. </li><li>Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement strategies for research growth that advance UNCG's trajectory toward R1 Carnegie Classification. </li></ul> <p>Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility</p> <p>Partnership and Collaboration</p> <p>Essential Tasks</p> <ul> <li>Foster partnerships with external agencies, industries, and community organizations to expand funding opportunities and collaborative research projects. </li><li>Work closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and other units to coordinate research development activities. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between faculty and external funding agencies, when appropriate, to facilitate communication and build relationships. </li></ul> <p>Percentage Of Time 25% Key Responsibility</p> <p>Leadership and Administration</p> <p>Essential Tasks</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and mentor Faculty, Staff and researchers involved in research development initiatives. </li><li>Contribute to data collection, reporting, and evaluation of research development activities and outcomes. </li><li>Support the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Research Development in advancing UNCG's research strategy. </li></ul> <p>ADA Checklist</p> <p>ADA Checklist</p> <p>R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).</p> <p>Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-30-60 lbs. Work Environment</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume/CV </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>List of References </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: </li></ul> </li><li> <p>UNCGjobsearch Website</p> </li><li> <p>Greensboro News & Record</p> </li><li> <p>Carolina Peacemaker</p> </li><li> <p>Other Newspaper</p> </li><li> <p>The Chronicle of Higher Education</p> </li><li> <p>Inside Higher Ed</p> </li><li> <p>Other Professional Journal</p> </li><li> <p>NCWorks.gov</p> </li><li> <p>UNC System Job Board</p> </li><li> <p>Other Online Job Board</p> </li><li> <p>Personal Networking</p> </li><li> <p>Other</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul>