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Job description
Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.
Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:
Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .
Job Title Summary
Job Title: Director, Grants and Research Development
Division: Academic Affairs
Evaluation Group: Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Positions Supervised: N/A
Job Summary
The director, grants and research development provides strategicand entrepreneurial leadership to expand Lindenwood University’sresearch, scholarship, creative activity, innovation, and sponsoredprograms. Working with University leadership, faculty, students,and external partners, the Director strengthens the University’sresearch enterprise, expands opportunities for faculty andstudents, and advances institutional capacity for externally fundedresearch. A primary responsibility is increasing the University’ssuccess in securing grants and contracts by identifying high-valuefunding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, buildingpartnerships, and cultivating relationships with governmentagencies, foundations, industry, and other sponsors.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will berequired of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
Develops and implements a university-wide strategy forresearch, innovation, and sponsored programs aligned withinstitutional priorities
Identifies high-value funding opportunities and develops apipeline of significant grant and contract opportunities
Leads the development of major and complex proposals fromconcept through submission
Strengthens faculty capacity and expands faculty and studentparticipation in research and sponsored activities
Establishes metrics and assesses growth in proposals, awards,external funding, participation, and partnerships
Oversee the sponsored-project lifecycle in collaboration withthe Grants Manager, Fiscal Affairs, and investigators
Serves as the University’s Authorized OrganizationalRepresentative and oversees internal research funding programs
Provides oversight of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) andinstitutional research compliance
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, sponsor, andinstitutional requirements
Develops scalable policies, procedures, and systems to supportresearch growth, operational effectiveness, and researchintegrity
Service Excellence
Supports the missionof the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture ofservice excellence
Models, supports, and holds others accountable to theUniversity’svalues
Leads the Office of Grants and Research Development through aservice-oriented approach that supports faculty, staff, students,and University stakeholders
Provides responsive guidance and support to faculty andinvestigators throughout the proposal development andsponsored-project lifecycle
Promotes effective and efficient processes that enhance theexperience of faculty, staff, and other stakeholders engaged inresearch and sponsored programs
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Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration
Partners with University leadership and academic units toadvance institutional research and innovation priorities
Convenes and leads interdisciplinary teams to developsignificant grant, contract, and research opportunities
Advises University leadership on funding opportunities,research trends, partnerships, risks, and resource needs
Communicates research priorities, funding opportunities,requirements, and outcomes effectively across the University
Collaborates with the Grants Manager, Fiscal Affairs, investigators, faculty, and other University stakeholders tosupport successful sponsored activities
Cultivates and maintains relationships with governmentagencies, research organizations, funding entities, and otherexternal partners
Builds internal and external partnerships that advanceinstitutional priorities and contribute to measurable growth inresearch and sponsored funding
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a research focused field or relateddiscipline
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experiencein research, sponsored programs, research administration, research development, or a related higher education or researchenvironment
Demonstrated experience supporting externally funded research,sponsored projects, and/or investigators pursuing externalfunding
Demonstrated success in securing competitive grants, contracts,or external funding
Working knowledge of research compliance, research ethics, andthe regulatory environment applicable to university research
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while also managinghands-on operational responsibilities in a developingorganization
Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, projectmanagement, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty,institutional leaders, students, and external partners
Work Environment
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General office setting
Non-standard flex
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.
Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily
Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to lift orcarry items typically found in an office environment, such asdocuments or a laptop, usually up to 10-20 pounds
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.
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Worksite address
saint charles, MO, 63301, US
Who can apply
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