Program Director (Research Development and Training)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $102K - $156K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Director (Research Development and Training) for the School of Public Health. The role provides strategic leadership to enhance research capacity through targeted development initiatives, faculty training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Program Director partners with school leadership to define research priorities, supports grant development, manages staff, and advances initiatives to expand the school's sponsored research portfolio.

Highlights

Lead research development and training initiatives supporting the School of Public Health.
Collaborate with Assistant Dean for Research and Vice-Dean to set and implement strategic research priorities.
Support grant development, including training grants for pre- and post-doctoral efforts at the Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health.
Supervise and manage staff within the research development office.
Provide scientific leadership to expand the school's extramural funding, including researcher and center grants.
Required software and skills include Microsoft Excel, Word, RAPSS, and familiarity with research engines, grant submission tools, IRB regulations, and electronic systems.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Education or related field, and at least five years of management experience in research development, preferably in academia.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle for travel between campuses.
Salary range: $102,186 to $156,342, with final offer based on qualifications and experience.
Position resides within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and supports academic research leadership.