Assistant Director for Special Research Operations

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ September 10th, 2025

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Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director for Special Research Operations at the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center (NSPARC). The role involves managing and executing complex research projects, ensuring compliance with objectives, budgets, and timelines while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. The Assistant Director will also lead proposal development to secure funding for special research initiatives.

Highlights

Oversee design, planning, and execution of multiple special research projects aligned with NSPARC priorities.
Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align projects with long-term center goals.
Develop standardized procedures to improve efficiency and evaluate research outcomes.
Lead applied research involving quantitative and qualitative methodologies with data analysis and reporting.
Serve as primary contact for external clients, funding agencies, and ensure clear communication of research findings.
Identify funding opportunities and lead grant proposal development in coordination with internal teams and partners.
Supervise research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate assistants, providing mentorship and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Require bachelor's degree in Sociology, Economics, or related field plus five years of applied research and project leadership experience; master's or Ph.D preferred.
Strong project management, problem-solving, collaboration, grant management, and stakeholder engagement skills required.