Global Research Engagement Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University seeks an Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement to lead the university's international research portfolio and advance mission-aligned partnerships. The role prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic capacity-building, and ethical international collaborations to enhance faculty scholarship and societal impact.

Reporting to REDI leadership, you will shape initiatives across campus, advise on trends, and coordinate with research

Qualifications

• Earned Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in international research engagement or related areas.
• Proven ability to work with faculty across diverse disciplines in a student‑centered, teaching‑engaged environment.
• Strong understanding of research capacity‑building and strategic growth at an R2 public university.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and cross‑cultural engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and promote international and multinational external research funding opportunities aligned with James Madison University’s priorities.
• Advise faculty and interdisciplinary research teams on sponsor alignment, proposal positioning, and competitiveness in international funding contexts.
• Support the development of strong international funding concepts, narratives, and collaboration models appropriate to JMU’s R2 profile.
• Facilitate connections between JMU faculty and international collaborators, co-principal investigators, and consortia.
• Coordinate with research development, grant administration, and other campus partners to align proposal development and submission strategies.
• Strengthen institutional capacity for sustainable growth in international grant activity through strategic guidance and coordination.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership for JMU’s global and international research engagement portfolio.
• Develop and advance a coherent institutional approach to international research engagement aligned with JMU’s mission and R2 research profile.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural engagement

Collaboration across disciplines

Strategic growth understanding

Education

Masters degree

Terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

James Madison University seeks an Assistant Director of Global and International Research Engagement to lead the university's international research portfolio and advance mission-aligned partnerships. The role prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic capacity-building, and ethical international collaborations to enhance faculty scholarship and societal impact.

Reporting to REDI leadership, you will shape initiatives across campus, advise on trends, and coordinate with research