Director of Research Education & Graduate Programs

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas seeks a Program Director for Research Education and Programming to lead university-wide programs that promote undergraduate and graduate student and postdoctoral engagement in research and professional development.

The role oversees workshops, resources, and staff, driving outcomes in student success and research excellence across UNT. Strong leadership, assessment, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of professional experience.
• Experience in graduate education or higher education settings is preferred.
• Strong ability to plan, assess outcomes, and apply data to improve programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead university-wide programs that promote student and postdoctoral research engagement.
• Design, implement and evaluate workshops and resources to build research skills and career readiness.
• Supervise staff and oversee development and delivery of research and professional development initiatives.
• Build partnerships with academic and administrative units and report on outcomes.
• Perform additional duties to support the Division of Research and Innovation.

Skills

Program leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education program design

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ph.D in education, STEM, or related field

Job description

University of North Texas seeks a Program Director for Research Education and Programming to lead university-wide programs that promote undergraduate and graduate student and postdoctoral engagement in research and professional development.

The role oversees workshops, resources, and staff, driving outcomes in student success and research excellence across UNT. Strong leadership, assessment, and collaboration skills are essential.