Director of Research and Programs

Farmingdale State College - Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

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About Farmingdale State College:

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields. FSC prides itself on engaging our students in active research programs and a growing portfolio of externally funded scholarship.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Farmingdale State College (FSC), a dynamic public university serving more than 10,000 students, invites applications for the position of Director of Research and Sponsored Programs.

As the College embarks on a strategic initiative to deepen its commitment to faculty scholarship and high-impact undergraduate research, it seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented leader to direct its central sponsored programs office. The Director will play a crucial role in developing the vision, infrastructure, and culture necessary to increase external funding substantially.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to our faculty, helping them identify promising funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals. The Director will provide hands-on support throughout the grant lifecycle and serve as a key champion for scholarly and creative activities across campus. The Director will oversee all aspects of pre- and post-award administration, manage a small team of grant specialists, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and service.

This role is critical for scaling the University's capacity to secure and manage a larger and more complex portfolio of grants and contracts from federal, state, and industry partners. The successful candidate will be an expert in federal regulations and will work to foster a robust culture of compliance and research integrity. The Director reports to the Senior Vice President and Provost, and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with academic leadership to develop and implement a strategic plan for growing the College's portfolio of sponsored research and programs.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with the President, Provost, and academic deans to identify and prioritize strategic funding opportunities. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with federal program officers, foundation representatives, and industry partners. Works closely with legal advisors, including SUNY Research Foundation Central Office, on issues and opportunities, including technology transfer, collaborative research agreements, and program audits.
• Faculty Development & Support: Proactively identify and disseminate funding opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and corporate sources (e.g., NSF, NIH, private foundations) that align with faculty expertise.
• Pre-Award Services: Lea…