Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $185K - $200K 💻 Other 🗓️ March 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development. This role leads the strategic direction and growth of URI's research ecosystem by collaborating with leadership and faculty to foster research collaboration, align initiatives with the university's strategic plan, and cultivate external partnerships to capitalize on funding opportunities.

Highlights

Develop and implement strategies to support interdisciplinary grant submissions and research collaborations.
Direct communication strategies about research funding opportunities to the university community.
Support URI's role as a convener of stakeholders to address societal challenges.
Build research partnerships with government, foundations, industry, educational institutions, and community groups.
Provide strategic counsel to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and senior leaders.
Lead and mentor staff to operationalize research development activities and services.
Advanced degree in science, technology, medicine, management, or related field required.
Minimum of ten years education/government experience with expertise in federal research budgets and agency priorities.
Experience with government relations, EPSCoR programs, and academic research development.
Anticipated salary hiring range: $185,000 - $200,000.