Assistant Director for Research Development

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and to the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes" list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on that list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers is seeking an Assistant Director for Research Development for the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. This position will function under the Executive Director for Research Development & Strategy, focusing on advancing Rutgers‑New Brunswick's strategic priorities related to sponsored program support across the campus and the Chancellor Signature Initiatives.

• Provides executive leadership for the university's expansive research enterprise, encompassing all 11 schools and over 175 centers and institutes.
• Serves as the strategic driver of institutional research excellence, advancing Rutgers‑New Brunswick's national and global standing by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and publicly engaged scholarship.
• Plays a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive and vibrant research ecosystem by advocating for institutional resources, catalyzing strategic investments, and promoting cross‑sector engagement.
• Advises on and advances university‑wide priorities, aligning initiatives with the mission and vision of Rutgers‑New Brunswick and the broader institution.
• Stewards infrastructure development and strategic partnerships to position the campus at the forefront of scholarly innovation.
• Leads the facilitation of mid‑to‑large scale multi‑million dollar funding for Rutgers‑New Brunswick's units and Chancellor‑reporting Signature Initiatives, including Climate and Energy, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, and Behavioral Health, and proposes development for limited submission opportunities.
• Oversees research development services, hiring, supervising, and managing a team.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Bachelor's degree preferably in STEM, accounting, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant research development experience.

• Valid driver's license required to travel for business demands.

• Must have a driver's license.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and staff.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, information integration, and decision‑making.
• Experience in leading mid‑to‑large scale multi‑million dollar sponsored programs.
• Experience in curating seminars/webinars on grantmaking for faculty members.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a STEM field, JD, or MBA; understanding of Uniform Guidance.
• 10 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, etc.).

• Office environment.
• Ability to lift 10‑15 pounds of event materials.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Required to travel to on‑site and off‑site events using one's own vehicle.

• Clean driving record.

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