Associate Director for Research Development

Position Type

Research

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Office of Research Development exists to expand the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's capacity for innovative, groundbreaking research by providing resources that enhance complex proposal competitiveness. Additionally, our office fosters collaboration across the research community within Carolina and among key partners. The Office of Research Development facilitates project ideation, resource identification, and multidisciplinary team formation to enhance UNC's competitiveness in securing funding for research and scholarly projects.

Position Summary

The Associate Director will play a key role in growing proposal submissions and awards across the university by supporting faculty in developing competitive grant applications, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing institutional research priorities.

This position will work closely with faculty, research staff, administrators, and external partners to expand UNCG's sponsored research portfolio. The Associate Director will lead initiatives to strengthen faculty capacity, coordinate large and complex proposals, and align research development efforts with emerging funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a research-related discipline, higher education administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research development, sponsored programs administration, or related work in a higher education or research-intensive environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing, coordinating, or submitting research proposals to federal, state, or foundation sponsors.
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and external partners.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or advanced professional experience in research development or sponsored research administration.
• Experience leading large, multi-investigator, and/or multi-institutional proposal efforts.
• Familiarity with federal research funding priorities and sponsor review processes.
• Proven track record of increasing proposal submissions and award success rates.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Off of Research Strategic Init

Job Open Date

12/05/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

12/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt