Statewide Campus Research Advancement Director

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Insurance package for employees and_de

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

The Office of Research at Washington State University seeks a Director of Statewide Campuses Research Advancement to harmonize research activities across Everett, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, build collaborations, and align campus strategies with the university’s statewide mission.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Research Advancement & Strategy, the role leads capacity building, facilitates cross-campus proposals, and advances priority areas such as energy, environment, agriculture, and health

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in complex, multi-unit or multi-campus environments.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and foundation funding and compliance landscapes.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements.
• Must be able to travel extensively throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• 25% Statewide Research Strategy Integration
• 25% Cross-Campus Collaboration and Initiative Development
• 20% Research Capacity Building Across Campuses
• 10% Communication, Coordination, and Systems Alignment
• 10% Strategic Planning, Evaluation, and Reporting
• 5% Leadership and Supervision
• 5% Other

Skills

Interinstitutional collaboration

Interdisciplinary research experience

Funding & compliance knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree substitution for up to 1 year of experience

Job description

The Office of Research at Washington State University seeks a Director of Statewide Campuses Research Advancement to harmonize research activities across Everett, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, build collaborations, and align campus strategies with the university’s statewide mission.

Reporting to the Associate VP for Research Advancement & Strategy, the role leads capacity building, facilitates cross-campus proposals, and advances priority areas such as energy, environment, agriculture, and health