Hybrid Lead, Research Development & Grants

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director of Research Development and Management to drive iSEE’s research strategy and oversee the full grant lifecycle. The role partners with leadership to grow sustainability funding and build multi-disciplinary teams for competitive proposals.

Hybrid work is available with three days per week on campus in Urbana-Champaign, offering collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners while ensuring proactive compliance and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least four years of research development experience.
• Experience with federal grants (NSF, USDA, DOE) and proposal writing.
• Ability to manage grant lifecycle, budgets, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate portfolio strategy with the iSEE leadership.
• Identify funding opportunities and match to researchers.
• Lead interdisciplinary proposal development and organize reviews.
• Coordinate interactions with the iSEE business office and academic units to ensure timely proposals.
• Organize interdisciplinary team-building workshops and networking among scholars on campus.
• Review grant financial reports and assist audit processes.
• Maintain affiliated faculty lists and participate in research development community.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in science, engineering, or social science

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Director of Research Development and Management to drive iSEE’s research strategy and oversee the full grant lifecycle. The role partners with leadership to grow sustainability funding and build multi-disciplinary teams for competitive proposals.

Hybrid work is available with three days per week on campus in Urbana-Champaign, offering collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners while ensuring proactive compliance and