Job Title
Associate Director, Research Development Services
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Research Development Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
Research Development Services (RDS) is a unit within Texas A&M University's Division of Research dedicated to advancing research capacity and competitiveness across the university. We partner with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to support strategic research initiatives, secure external funding, and develop high-impact proposals. Through collaborative expertise, professional development, proposal support, and innovative research services, we help transform ideas into successful research programs that advance scholarship, innovation, and discovery.
What We Want
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as Associate Director of Research Development Services (RDS). In this leadership role, you will advance the university’s research mission by developing and delivering faculty training and proposal development programs, providing strategic guidance on research funding opportunities, leading outreach and engagement efforts across campus, and overseeing key RDS programs and staff. The successful candidate will partner with faculty, academic leaders, and research stakeholders to strengthen grant competitiveness, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, support professional development initiatives, and drive strategic research development efforts that enhance institutional research success.
What You Need to Know
Salary : Commensurate with experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eight years of related experience in research development, professional development, grant writing, or research administration in a higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential or active involvement in NORDP.
Direct experience establishing faculty development programsand team science facilitation initiatives.
Experience using research intelligence and analytics tools (e.g., Academic Analytics, Elsevier SciVal, Clarivate Web of Science).
Demonstrated track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating long-term faculty grant-writing cohort programs (e.g., NSF CAREER, NIH Early-Stage Investigator initiatives).
Active participation in national research development organizations (e.g., NORDP committee leadership, conference presentations, or formal mentoring programs).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Training and Development
Organizes and hosts professional and proposal development training programs for faculty and other users.
Provides guidance and support to researchers in proposal development.
Develops and coordinates documentation provided to customers.
Participates in training and professional development focusing on leadership.
Leadership and Strategic Development
Serves as part of departmental leadership team and assists in developing departmental strategies for research development.
Develops strategic plans and sets goals for assigned programs in collaboration with administration.
Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of areas of responsibility.
Assists in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
Provides leadership for the department in specific areas of expertise.
Monitors national trends and seeks new information for faculty…