Director, Research Education & Programs

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

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Program Director for Research Education and Programming within the Toulouse Graduate School. Lead university-wide initiatives that promote undergraduate/graduate student and postdoctoral researcher engagement in research, scholarship, and professional development.

You will oversee workshops, training programs, and resources to build research skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years of closely related professional experience.
• Ph.D. degree in education, STEM, or related field preferred.
• Experience in graduate education, higher education.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs, teams, and funding initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Direct and enhance university-wide programs supporting student and postdoctoral research participation.
• Lead design, implementation, and outcomes of workshops and resources to build research skills and career readiness.
• Supervise staff and oversee development of career readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with units to expand student opportunities and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Perform special projects in support of division priorities.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Texas regulations

Learning outcomes

Assessment methods

Data analysis

Decision making

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Program Director for Research Education and Programming within the Toulouse Graduate School. Lead university-wide initiatives that promote undergraduate/graduate student and postdoctoral researcher engagement in research, scholarship, and professional development.

You will oversee workshops, training programs, and resources to build research skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness.