Director of Undergraduate Research

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

S567

Director of Undergraduate Research

Contingent II (more than 6 mos)

Exempt

$95,000 - $110,000

01/14/2024

Yes

With oversight from the Office of the Provost, the Director will provide leadership, critical program management, and administrative services for undergraduate research to students and faculty at Bowie State University. He/She will be the primary administrator responsible for the organization and functioning ofthe undergraduate research program in all departments. The Director will work with faculty and staff, undergraduate advisors, and students on departmental and University policies concerning the undergraduate research program.

The goal of this position is toscale up undergraduate research on campus, foster excellence, and attract world-class talent to innovate and prepare our students for research leadership in the future.

• Actively engage in the development of the research ecosystem and infrastructure.
• Develop a vision to expand and improve undergraduate research and creative opportunities across the university.
• Provide support to undergraduate students, graduate student mentors, and faculty involved in research across the university.
• Support undergraduate students in finding research opportunities and guiding them through the competitive landscape ofSTEM PhD program admissions.
• Develop new programs, collaborate with research mentors, andlead outreach efforts to on- and off-campus partners.
• Collaborate with faculty leaders and senior administrators todirect, plan, develop, and administer programs and resources that support both students and faculty who are involved in the research programs that reflect community and industry needs and expectations.
• Secure funding from federal, state, national, and international agencies and companies to enhance the research infrastructure andfund undergraduate research and dissemination through publication sand conferences.
• Manage and scale up across the campus the Course-based
  
  Undergraduate Research Experiences ( CURE ), the Summer and Semester-Based Undergraduate Research Institute ( SURI ), and supervise full-time staff.
• Assist with identifying undergraduate research opportunities,scholarships, and fellowships.
• Participate in and represent the university at external meetings and be involved with the Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Collect and analyze data to effectively assess undergraduateresearch programs and their impact.
• Coordinate events, celebrations, and symposia related to undergraduate research.
• Develop and conduct workshops and outreach activities relatedto undergraduate research programs.
• Oversee internal undergraduate grant applications, and award processes, and manage undergraduate research ambassador and peer mentor programs.
• Participate in local and national conferences and workshops related to undergraduate programs.
• Develop and maintain undergraduate research project database.
• Serve on various committees as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree is required.
• A PhD is preferred.

• At least five years of related experience, preferably within auniversity setting, or an equivalent combination of experiences,education, and training.
• Experience and proven success in securing and managing grantsand contracts
• Experience in student support services, advising, or program support

• Possess a broad understanding of undergraduate research and creative scholarship across academic disciplines.
• Demonstrate success in project and people management, and cultivate relationships with faculty and staff from diverseacademic disciplines.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable giving public presentations.
• Articulate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and illustrate how they have advocated and expanded research experiences for underrepresented student populations.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofa criminal background check.
Please be advised, COVID
-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

• Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.