Head of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

James Madison University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity to lead university-wide programs expanding undergraduate research participation. You will develop annual reporting, coordinate faculty mentors, and promote visibility of undergraduate research across colleges and units.

The role requires strategic planning, collaboration with academic partners, and oversight of data-driven reporting to advance JMU's mission and student success.

Qualificações

• Master's degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing academic research or student success programs is preferred.
• Strong ability to develop program-wide strategies and metrics.
• Proven budget and project management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for university-wide undergraduate research programs and services.
• Coordinate centrally administered programs connecting faculty mentors with student researchers.
• Develop and implement an institution-wide undergraduate research metrics framework.
• Lead communications and visibility campaigns for undergraduate research initiatives.
• Oversee advisory boards and partnership development for sustainable funding.

Conhecimentos

Program management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Cross-unit collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decision making

Formação académica

Master's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Dashboards (institutional)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

James Madison University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity to lead university-wide programs expanding undergraduate research participation. You will develop annual reporting, coordinate faculty mentors, and promote visibility of undergraduate research across colleges and units.

The role requires strategic planning, collaboration with academic partners, and oversight of data-driven reporting to advance JMU's mission and student success.