Position Vacancy Announcement:

Florida A&M University is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Director, Research Development Officer vacancy. Requirements Support the Division Of Research in developing and implementing strategic research initiative that strengthen institutional research capacity and competitiveness; Assist with the formation and coordination of multidisciplinary, end transdisciplinary research teams; Coordinate institutional planning proposal development for strategic, center-level, and multi-investigator funding opportunities; Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and research support offices to ensure successful integration of scientific, administrative, compliance, and budgetary proposal components; Support initiatives that advance research growth, faculty success, and institutional strategic priorities. Identify, evaluate, and disseminate external funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities and faculty expertise; Monitor sponsor priorities, fund g trends, and emerging research opportunities to support strategic research planning; Provide guidance teg8fding sponsor requirements. eligibility critert8, proposal expectations, end finding agency policies; Develop funding opportunity communications, research development resources and proposal t0QlS to support faculty and research teams; Maintain current knowledge of sponsor requirements, funding trends, research development best practices and emerging issues affecting the research enterprise; Integrate AI and other electronic tools to facilitate effective research development practices maximize impact. Develop and coordinate workshops, seminars. webinars, and educational programs related to research development, proposal preparation, grantsmanship, and external funding; Provide individualized consultations to strengthen faculty research competitiveness and proposal developmental strategies; Coordinate proposal mentoring, internal peer review, and other faculty development initiatives that improve proposal quality and funding success; Promote awareness of research development services, funding opportunities, sponsor priorities, and institutional resources available to faculty and researchers. Collaborate with Sponsored Programs, Research Compliance, Technology Transfer, Finance, other Administrative offices, and external partners to facilitate successful proposal development and submission; Coordinate institutional proposal review processes and support strategic research initiates, limited submission competitions. and internal funding programs; Facilitate communication among faculty, administrators, collaborators, and research support offices throughout the proposal development process; Assist with the development and implementation of research development resources, guidance, and best practices that strengthen institutional research competitiveness; Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment that supports faculty research success, innovation, and continuous improvement. Monitor research development activities and outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement; Collect, analyze, and report performance date related to proposal submissions, funding success, faculty engagement, and research development activities; Recommend process improvements and innovative practices that enhance research development services, proposal competitiveness and institutional research growth. Develop collaborative relationships with funding agencies foundations, industry representatives' professional associations, and external research partners; Represent the Division of Research on institutional committees, professional organizations, Workshops, conferences, and outreach activities; Support initiatives that expand research partnerships, opportunities, and institutional visibility promoting the University's research strengths. Perform duties as assigned in support of the mission, goal's, and strategic priorities of the Division of Research and Innovation; Support special projects, institutional initiatives, research events, proposal development activities, and other efforts that advance research excellence, faculty success, and sponsored funding growth. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of related experience; or master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of related experience. Competencies Knowledge of academic resources available to students; Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and private sources for contract and grant funds; Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; Demonstrated knowledge of the concept, principles and practices of leadership and management; Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, social or life science field; Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives; Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation; Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, principles, and practices in area of work; Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives; Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Administrative and Professional and A&P Executive Service (A&P EX) positions are considered contractual. Terms and conditions are generally recognized by contract for a specific period of time or contracts renewed on an annual basis. Certain benefits, amount of leave, and notification of termination are exclusive to the pay plan. In accordance with Florida Statute 112.219, relevant work experience may substitute for the required education: 4 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's, or 6 years in lieu of a Master's. How to

Apply:

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Workday. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University:

Florida A&M University is an equal opportunity employer.