Associate Director, Research Development Services

Job Title Associate Director, Research Development Services Agency Texas  A&M University Department Research  Development Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job  Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are Research Development Services (RDS) is a unit within Texas A&M University's Division of Research dedicated to advancing research capacity and competitiveness across the university. We partner with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to support strategic research initiatives, secure external funding, and develop high-impact proposals. Through collaborative expertise, professional development, proposal support, and innovative research services, we help transform ideas into successful research programs that advance scholarship, innovation, and discovery.

What We Want We are seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as Associate Director of Research Development Services (RDS). In this leadership role, you will advance the university’s research mission by developing and delivering faculty training and proposal development programs, providing strategic guidance on research funding opportunities, leading outreach and engagement efforts across campus, and overseeing key RDS programs and staff.

The successful candidate will partner with faculty, academic leaders, and research stakeholders to strengthen grant competitiveness, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, support professional development initiatives, and drive strategic research development efforts that enhance institutional research success.

What You Need to Know Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Eight years of related experience in research development, professional development, grant writing, or research administration in a higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential or active involvement in NORDP.Direct experience establishing faculty development program sand team science facilitation initiatives.

Experience using research intelligence and analytics tools (e.g., Academic Analytics, Elsevier Sci Val, Clarivate Web of Science).Demonstrated track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating long-term faculty grant-writing cohort programs (e.g., NSF CAREER, NIH Early-Stage Investigator initiatives).Active participation in national research development organizations (e.g., NORDP committee leadership, conference presentations, or formal mentoring programs).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Essential Duties/Tasks Training and Development Organizes and hosts professional and proposal development training programs for faculty and other users.

Provides guidance and support to researchers in proposal development.

Develops and coordinates documentation provided to customers.

Participates in training and professional development focusing on leadership.

Leadership and Strategic Development Serves as part of departmental leadership team and assists in developing departmental strategies for research development.

Develops strategic plans and sets goals for assigned programs in collaboration with administration.

Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of…