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Director of Research Development (7399U) - 63510

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Departmental Overview

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) is one of the nation's topranked schools of education, offering unparalleled scholarship and professional training that prepares future leaders of education policy, practice, and research. With a diverse faculty and student body rooted in equity and social justice, the BSE is committed to improving teaching and learning for all students.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Research, the Director of Research Development develops and oversees the Schools research portfolio and works in coordination with the Assistant Dean of Development and External Relations to align and uplift the priorities of the School.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to identify areas of institutional research priorities.
• Provide strategic planning support to the Deans Office.
• Assist with sponsor site visits.
• Raise the profile of BSE strengths that add to visibility and impact with external funding sources.
• Develop regular communications about new funding opportunities for BSE faculty and students.
• Conduct grant writing workshops.
• Convene and coordinate multidisciplinary interest groups.
• Catalyze new crossdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Develop and/or coordinate resources and tools to promote collaboration.
• Maintain faculty expertise database and other collaboration tools.
• Facilitate collaborations between investigators at UC Berkeley and other institutes.
• Assist faculty applying for new research funding opportunities, especially junior faculty, training grants, and complex multifaculty proposals such as program project and center grants.
• Provide proposal development support including grant writing, editing, and budget development.
• Liaison with funding agencies during the proposal development process.
• Support faculty to ensure smooth postaward launch of newly funded grants and contracts.
• Maintain a file of successful proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn UC Berkeley, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of issues in higher education.
• Experience in grant proposal development with government agencies and private philanthropies.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening, and political acumen skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.
• Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in education, grant writing, and/or training and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the K16+ education landscape and commitment to excellence and equity in public education.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 3yr, fulltime (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.

The budgeted salary range is $85,800.00 $158,200.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.

Background Check

This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. Berkeley may consider applicants with conviction histories based on job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application Link

To apply, visit UC Berkeley Careers

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