Director, Research Education & Programs

University of North Texas System; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System seeks a Program Director of Research Education & Programming in the Toulouse Graduate School to lead initiatives that foster undergraduate and graduate student and postdoctoral researcher engagement in research, scholarship, and professional development.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Research & Innovation, this role oversees a team delivering workshops, training, and resources to build research skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, presentation and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research Education and Programming: Direct and enhance university-wide programs that support undergraduate/ graduate student and postdoctoral researcher participation in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
• Lead Strategy and Implementation of Education and Programming: Lead and evaluate the team’s design, implementation, and outcomes of workshops, training programs, and educational resources that build research skills, professional competencies, leadership abilities, and career preparedness for undergraduate/graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Manage the Research Education and Programming Team, and Student Success Initiatives: Supervise staff and oversee the development, coordination, and delivery of research development, professional development, and career readiness initiatives that support student academic, research, and career success.
• Build Partnerships, Outreach, and Assessment Efforts: Collaborate with academic and administrative units to expand student opportunities, conduct outreach activities, evaluate program effectiveness, and prepare reports supporting institutional goals related to student success and research excellence.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional responsibilities and special projects in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the Division of Research and Innovation.

Skills

Strategic planning and vision

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ph.D degree in education, STEM, or related field

Job description

The University of North Texas System seeks a Program Director of Research Education & Programming in the Toulouse Graduate School to lead initiatives that foster undergraduate and graduate student and postdoctoral researcher engagement in research, scholarship, and professional development.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Research & Innovation, this role oversees a team delivering workshops, training, and resources to build research skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness across