Director of Strategic Research Development

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ September 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Director of Strategic Research Development. The director will lead initiatives within the Office of Strategic Research Initiatives to develop competitive proposals, build multidisciplinary research teams, and enhance the university's research prominence by working closely with faculty, staff, and university units.

Highlights

Lead research proposal development and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Support advancement of Old Dominion University's research competitiveness and national prominence.
Work internally with faculty, staff, and other university departments to identify funding and build teams.
Require knowledge of federal research regulations and grant proposal practices including narrative and budget preparation.
Must have ability to analyze policies, communicate effectively across diverse audiences, and multitask using word processing, spreadsheets, and project management software.
Prefer candidates with grant writing experience, faculty interaction, and prior management in university research settings.
Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in related field or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.
Position requires completion of a criminal background check.
Position type is full-time under the Vice President for Research department.
Applicants from minoritized communities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.