Assistant Director for Applied Research

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director for Applied Research at the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center (NSPARC). This role leads and manages applied research projects, develops research methodologies, engages with stakeholders, supervises staff and students, and ensures alignment between research initiatives and funding agency requirements.

Highlights

Lead and oversee multiple applied research projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, objectives, and funding compliance.
Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative research designs; conduct data analysis and reporting.
Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and serve as liaison with external stakeholders.
Identify funding opportunities and lead grant proposal development.
Supervise and mentor research staff, postdoctoral associates, graduate assistants, and student researchers.
Ensure compliance with ethical research standards, university policies, and federal/state regulations.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Economics, or related field, with five years of applied research and project management experience.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in Sociology, Economics, or closely related field.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
Salary grade 18; salary range details available through university compensation structures.