Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $185K - $200K 💻 Operations 🗓️ February 18th, 2026

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University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development. The role directs the strategic growth of URI's research ecosystem by collaborating with leadership and faculty, aligning research efforts with the university's goals, and fostering partnerships to enhance funding opportunities and research impact. This position supports senior leaders in strategic planning, operational guidance, and managing interdisciplinary initiatives to ensure the university's research success.

Highlights

Lead strategic direction and growth of URI's research ecosystem.
Collaborate with faculty, administrative staff, and leadership teams to support grant submissions and research initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies for external funding, including collaboration with URI's government relations team.
Build partnerships with federal, state, local governments, industry, and educational institutions.
Provide counsel and support to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and senior leaders.
Manage internal processes for selecting candidates for limited competition funding opportunities.
Prepare analyses on research development impact and funding trends.
Required qualifications include an advanced degree in relevant fields, minimum of ten years of education/government experience, expertise in federal research budgets, government relations, EPSCoR programs, and proven leadership in managing research development projects.
Proficiency in communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
Annual salary range anticipated between $185,000 - $200,000; full-time, calendar year, limited appointment with renewal possibility.