Program Director, Research and Innovation

Program Director, Research and Innovation

Program Director, Research and Innovation

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Minimum Starting Salary: $33.33 per hour/7.5 hour day

Summary:

The Program Director for Research and Innovation serves as a vital administrative professional within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at the University of Illinois Springfield. This position acts as a key liaison between the university's research office and diverse stakeholders, such as faculty, staff, students and external partners to coordinate innovative research initiatives that advance the UIS mission of research excellence and community impact.

The Program Director for Research and Innovation also provides comprehensive support for faculty, staff, and students in their research activities.
This is an on-campus position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Administration and Leadership:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Pre-Award, coordinate and administer research development, compliance, and innovation programs within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to advance the university's research mission. Serve as a liaison among university leadership, faculty, staff, external agencies, community organizations, and research partners to foster collaborative research initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Coordinate the planning, implementation, and assessment of research-related programs, workshops, conferences, seminars, and special initiatives.

Research Compliance Program Management:
Administer research compliance activities related to human subjects research and institutional review processes. Provide guidance and support to faculty, staff, and students regarding regulatory requirements and university policies governing research compliance. Monitor compliance program effectiveness, identify and recommend policy and procedural improvements, and coordinate implementation of regulatory updates. Provide information and recommendations to unit leadership on matters related to research compliance and risk management within assigned areas of responsibility.

Strategic Planning and Program Development:
Support the development and implementation of initiatives that expand research capacity, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen external partnerships. Collaborate with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and unit leadership in identifying strategic opportunities that advance institutional research and innovation goals. Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance research engagement, compliance outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Data Analysis, Assessment, and Reporting:
Coordinate the collection, management, and analysis of research compliance and programmatic data. Maintain and assist in developing reporting mechanisms, performance metrics, and assessment tools to evaluate research activities and program outcomes. Prepare analytical reports and recommendations for unit leadership, external agencies, and other stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and continuous program improvement.

Proposal Submission Systems:
Collaborate with ORSP staff to upload grant proposal documents to electronic systems such as Grants.gov, eRA Commons, HEP IS, and Research.gov, among others, and troubleshoot…