Director of Research Operations; OPCVM

Director of Research Operations; OPCVM Department CVM Research OPFL Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description The Director of Research will oversee and enhance the research program by assisting OPCVM faculty as they engage in the research process. The Director of Research works to improve research opportunities, funding and working conditions at

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The Director of Research is responsible for creating and maintaining the strategic plan for

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research collaborating with the Associate Dean of Research and Basic Sciences, LMU-OPCVM administration, and department chairs Required Qualifications Masters degree in related field Minimum 2 years relevant experience in research development Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Familiarity with veterinary medical field Physical Demands Campus Orange Park Florida Job Duty Job Duty Collects and collates data regarding faculty and staff research for the College Job Duty Manages OPCVM research lab initiatives: Orders supplies, maintains inventory and stock levels of supplies necessary for lab activities. Assists with troubleshooting efforts Job Duty Provides training, technical expertise, and assistance to the graduate and DVM students in the performance of duties related to their assigned projects in addition to their own projects. Job Duty Maintains proper records including copies of all documentation for research projects Job Duty Follows SOPs and guidance of the principal investigator (PI) Job Duty Works collaboratively with faculty members within the OPCVM research initiatives Job Duty Initiates intramural grant process and reports concise data to appropriate parties for review Job Duty Maintains accurate records regarding OPCVM intramural grants including budget spreadsheets Job Duty Supervises OPCVM intramural grant review process and tracks budget for grant recipients throughout project period Job Duty Coordinates with faculty and students regarding OPCVM sponsored student research assistants and scholars Job Duty Plans and executes research events such as Research Day Job Duty Maintains budget spreadsheets for Office of Research Job Duty Maintains privacy and confidentiality. Job Duty Supervises administrative assistants, work-study students, or any individuals assigned by supervisor. Job Duty Hold faculty development sessions based on the needs of the faculty Job Duty Keep a comprehensive record of research and grant activities for

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Job Duty Serve as a member of the

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Research Committee Job Duty Draft OARs and Program Reviews in coordination with the Department Chair Job Duty Assist with preparation of end-of-year reports for the Board of Trustees as requested Job Duty Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of university programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites Job Duty Support student recruitment efforts Job Duty Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students Job Duty Participate on university committees Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned Posting Detail Information Posting Number S05098P Job Open Date 04/01/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.