Associate Director of Research Development (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Department:
College of Science Admin (SCI)

Position Title:
Administrator 3-Res & Serv Ops

Job Title:
Associate Director of Research Development (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Appointment Type:
Professional Faculty

Job Location:
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible:
Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?:

Job Summary:
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The College of Science is seeking an Associate Director of Research Development. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Associate Director of Research Development ( ADRD ) in the College of Science ( COS ) is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Executive Associate Dean ( EAD ), that supports the acceleration of the College of Sciences growth in large scale, externally funded research. The incumbent in this position strategizes the development of high impact, multi- investigator proposals, supports competitive and diverse research teams, and advances institutional positioning for major federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities. The ADRD plays a critical role in helping the College expand its portfolio in basic and fundamental research, interdisciplinary, AI enabled, and large-scale collaborative and transdisciplinary research, coordinating strategy and competitive positioning and providing high-level and equitable proposal development leadership.

The College provides a core instructional role at Oregon State University ( OSU ), supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College has seven departments across the mathematical, physical and biological sciences: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Statistics. The College supports more than 3,700 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students (including dual majors) within ten undergraduate, eight M.S. and seven Ph.D. degree programs.

The Colleges 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, Extending the Reach and Impact of Science ( ) sets strategic priorities for the College in alignment with the Universitys strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared ( ). Our mission is to develop the next generation of leaders, mentors, educators and culture shapers to advance scientific discovery and science literacy for addressing local, regional and global challenges to provide solutions that improve the human condition. To support societys scientific challenges, we are invested in discovery driven science and applied and transdisciplinary research. Our diverse research portfolio includes federally funded research centers and core facilities, and scientific expertise in signature areas of biohealth and biomedical sciences, genomics and bioinformatics, sustainable materials research, climate, marine and coastal sciences, quantitative, computational and data sciences, and science education research. Our mission, vision and values can be found at . The successful candidate in this position will support the College in advancing the research mission of the two strategic plans, Prosperity Widely Shared and Extending the Reach and Impact of Science.

The College is deeply committed to upholding the values of inclusive excellence cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research and make discoveries. We work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion, see .

OSU is an international public university with the most research funding of any of the public universities in Oregon. We draw people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We are 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. We have 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 11 experiment stations, extension programs in all 36 counties, and nearly 200 degree programs. For the eleventh consecutive year, OSU has been recognized for the excellent quality of its online degree programs with a top 10 national ranking from U. S. News & World Reports.

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence and community ( ). We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented communities. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSUs collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty are also expected to be collegial members of their units, and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of their departments, colleges, and the University, and of their professions.

This position will ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information and protected veteran status/service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.

Why OSU?:

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

Top 1.4% university in the world

More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

217k+ alumni worldwide

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

Retirement savings paid by the university.

A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSUs safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Key Responsibilities:
The ADRD will provide strategic leadership and hands-on support for proposal support services in COS for the development of small to large-scale, complex, and collaborative research proposals that advance the College of Sciences research priorities. The position focuses on the College and includes developing center-level initiatives, and multi-investigator funding opportunities, working in partnership with faculty leaders, College leadership, and central research offices to strengthen competitiveness for major external funding. The ADRD will lead and direct the proposal support services coordinators to coordinate small and large, complex grant submissions, collaborate in developing research advancement strategies and liaise with central research offices. This role provides College level strategic leadership that complements central research office functions by enabling closer alignment with faculty research programs, facilitating team formation, and positioning proposals for competitive advantage.

The position duties are:

45 % Lead Proposal Support Services in the College of Science

The ADRD leads the proposal support services coordinators to provide outstanding proposal development support for faculty, staff and students in the COS . The ADRD provides leadership, mentoring and direction for assigned proposal support services staff. The ADRD plans, assigns and reviews work, and establishes goals and professional development for each supervised position. As needed, the ADRD disciplines direct reports and addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

• Supervise the proposal support coordinators who assist faculty in proposal development and submission and manage the College of Sciences pre-award and post-award support.
• Collaborate with the EAD on cost share requests for proposals.
• Serve as the primary proposal record authorizer for the College in the Beaver Research Hub.
• Collaborate with current COS large centers and institutes in the grant renewal process.
• Support and guide the development of proposals for large center funding, large training grants and other complex collaborative proposal development opportunities.
• Build/support teams to compete for large center-type proposals. Advise proposal development and submission for large, complex grants and cooperative agreements (e.g. the NSF Physics Frontier Center, the NASA Oregon Space Grant Consortium and the NIH GCE4ALL Center).
• Represent the College on the CARE team of proposal support services leads in all colleges at OSU .
• Oversee the development and organization of programs and workshops for proposal support training such as the NSF CAREER program, Foundation training programs, among others.
• Advise faculty on competitive positioning, funding strategy, and proposal architecture for high impact submissions.
• Organize new faculty orientation for proposal development.

20% Research and Data Administrative Infrastructure

• Work with the EAD in developing policies around timely proposal submissions, proper use of cost matches, among others.
• Work with the proposal support services team to assess and evaluate the proposal submission process, provide data analytics, metrics for research, and look for trends and potential areas for growth.
• Facilitate post award support for faculty with large or complex research portfolios.
• Collaborate and Coordinate with college and central research support services; develop proposal tools, templates, and best practices.

20% Research Advancement

• Support the EAD in managing seed funding programs, internal and external to the COS at OSU , including the SciRIS program, and programs at OSU that require College matches such as the Research Advancement Academy, Transdisciplinary Research Funding, Research Equipment Reserve Fund, among other programs
• Support the EAD in facilitating networking, convening research interest groups, and building, cross-disciplinary teams including for industry relations and economic development initiatives (e.g., semiconductor related), AI and research computing (e.g., DOE Genesis Mission).

10% Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the EAD and the Colleges Research Development Unit in strategic planning to grow our research enterprise, including identifying funding opportunities, acting as a liaison with funding agencies, and managing limited submission programs.
• Collaborate to elevate the research profile of faculty and institutions through networking and targeted communications.
• Explore avenues to increase faculty to apply for COS / OSU seed funding programs and/or engage industry in collaborative research.
• Lead the writing of research reports for proposal support services and participate in updating relevant websites.

5% Service and Other Duties as Assigned

The ADRD serves on College and University committees as requested and agreed upon with the EAD . The ADRD maintains active membership in appropriate professional associations and participates in professional activities as requested and agreed upon with the EAD .

What You Will Need:

• Masters degree in a STEM , business administration or related field with two or more years of transferrable experience in research and proposal development OR Bachelors degree in a STEM , business administration or related field with five or more years of transferrable experience in research and proposal development.
• Familiarity with federal funding agencies.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or collaborative research proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in effective collaboration.
• Experience in data analytics (metrics, charts, graphs), creating databases, and reporting outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both in written work and in speaking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
• Expertise in using software packages, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion including a commitment to educational equity.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have:

• Doctoral degree in a STEM , business, administration or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in higher education proposal support and research development.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development of proposals for large center or institute grants.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and organizing professional development training for proposal development.
• Familiarity with content management systems ( CMS ), for example Drupal or Wordpress
• Experience with institutional reporting systems (such as CORE or Banner or Data warehouse)
• Experience with InfoReady and/or an Electronic Research Administration system like Cayuse or the Beaver Research Hub.
• Experience in management and / or supervisory experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule:
This is a full time, in-person position at the Corvallis campus of Oregon State University. It is primarily office-based with extensive collaboration across campus. Occasional evening or deadline-driven work may be required to support major proposal submissions.

Pay Method:
Salary

Pay Period:
1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date:
Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:
$94,353 - $124,185

Link to Position Description:

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
P09920UF

Number of Vacancies:
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date :
09/16/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date:

Posting Date:
05/15/2026

Full Consideration Date:

Closing Date:
06/12/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / Internal

Special Instructions to Applicants :
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your qualifications meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed in job posting. Letter must be no more than 3 pages.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Vrushali Bokil

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at ... .