Director, Research Development Services
Job Title
Director, Research Development ServicesAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Research AdministrationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Director of Research Development Services plays a strategic leadership role in advancing the university’s research enterprise. This position is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, supporting faculty in proposal development, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhancing the overall competitiveness of PVAMU’s research portfolio.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Lead initiatives to expand research capacity and funding.
Align research development strategies with institutional goals.
Assist faculty and research staff in preparing competitive grant proposals.
Training
Provide training and workshops on grant writing and funding strategies.
Facilitate interdisciplinary research teams and partnerships.
Engage with external agencies, foundations, and industry partners.
Promote research achievements through internal and external channels.
Coordinate with Research Communications to highlight impact.
Service
Ensure alignment with university policies and sponsor guidelines.
Collaborate with the Office of Research Grants & Contracts on submissions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Higher Education, Research Administration, Science/Engineering, or Business.
Five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 6–7 years of progressively responsible experience in research development, sponsored programs, or grant administration.
Demonstrated success in leading or supporting large-scale, multi-investigator proposals.
Experience working with federal, state, and private funding agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA, DoD).
Deep understanding of the grant lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award processes.
Familiarity with funding databases such as Pivot, Grants.gov, and Research.gov.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical writing and editing.
Ability to analyze funding trends and align them with institutional research strengths.
Job Posting Close Date:
11/09/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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