1890 Associate Research Director

Alabama A&M University; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The 1890 Associate Research Director at Alabama A&M University will join CALNS to advance scholarly activities and build strategic partnerships with other institutions, government and industry. The role reports to the CALNS Dean and 1890 Research Director and supports faculty and students, including WTARS and SFRC, in a 12-month, benefits-eligible framework.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in a related cooperative research field and at least three years of administrative experience, with

Qualifications

• Experience leading a research unit or program administration.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with institutions, government and industry.

Responsibilities

• Support training, development and work effort of faculty and students, including WTARS and SFRC.
• Ensure compliant budgeting and fiscal practices for federally funded research with OSP and Budget Office.
• Promote and expand CALNS research activities and scholarly output with partners.
• Provide leadership guidance to faculty; assist in securing extramural funding.
• Ensure compliance with university, state and federal regulations including Civil Rights and IACUC.
• Prepare data and reports for external groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Supervision

Communication skills

Collaboration

Fundraising / extramural funding

Education

PhD in a field related to cooperative research services, preferably agriculture

Job description

The College of Agriculture, Life, and Natural Sciences (CALNS) at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) is seeking to fill the position of 1890 Associate Research Director to begin no later than Spring 2027. This 12-month administrative position will fit within the organizational structure of CALNS. The 1890 Associate Research Director position reports to the CALNS Dean & 1890 Research Director. This is a full time, benefits eligible position. This position will increase and support the scholarly activities of 1890 Research (including McIntire-Stennis) faculty and students while developing strategic partnerships with other institutions of higher learning, government, and industry.

• In close collaboration with the Dean/1890 Research Director — through administrative leadership and supervisory relationships — support the training, development and work effort of faculty and students including the Winfred Thomas Agriculture Research Station (WTARS) and the Small Farmers Research Center (SFRC).
• In close collaboration with Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Budget Office, ensure that all 1890 federally funded research follows sound budget and fiscal practices.
• Promote and expand the research mission of CALNS by increasing and supporting the scholarly activities of faculty, students, and partners/collaborators.
• Provide guidance and leadership to faculty through collaborations, the development of professional enhancement programs, and assistance in seeking and obtaining extramural funding.
• Provide guidance and leadership to ensure compliance with AAMU regulations and policies, state and federal laws including Civil Rights, IACUC, and others.
• Provide data and prepare reports to ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal requirements and external groups and stakeholders.
• Carry out any other administrative responsibilities as delegated by the Dean/1890 Research Director.
• Ph.D. in a field related to cooperative research services, preferably agriculture, from an accredited university (required).
• Minimum of three years of experience as an administrator (required), experience leading a research unit (preferred).
• Evidence of successful administration and supervision of Evans-Allen and/or McIntire-Stennis projects.
• The capacity to lead, work, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other agencies and institutions is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including strong and effective interpersonal skills, the abilities to relate to people, to manage resources, and to delegate responsibilities and proportionate authority.
• The ability to effectively supervise others, to think creatively in resolving problems and proposing changes along to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communication.
• Provide leadership to assure program alignment with the USDA’s Strategic Priorities and direction set by USDA and CALNS;
• Represents the Dean/1890 Research Director with units external to the College and on committees/task forces related to all matters pertaining to 1890 land‑grant research.