Job Title: Director of Research Development
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279801
About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor and Director of Research Development in the Office of Research with a preferred start date of March 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Guides faculty in independent funding search strategies, interpreting requests for proposals (RFPs), and proposal development using multiple resources.
• Designs and implements opportunities and resources (in person and online) to support faculty with research development and grant writing skills, in person consultation, coaching, trainings, workshops, presentations, curricula, handouts, workbooks, etc.
• Assists faculty with developing ideas for effective proposal, interpreting requests for proposals (RFPs), and provides customized proposal development assistance.
• Builds and manages proposal development resources to include sample proposals and templates.
• Assists with drafting, updating, and/or reviewing ancillary proposal application components and forms such as facilities descriptions, data management plans, etc.
• Identifies internal reviewers to provide feedback for grant applications, including responsiveness to sponsor guidelines and priorities.
• Develops and maintains familiarity with sponsor trends and funding opportunities.
• Becomes knowledgeable about general research activities and expertise in each college.
• Coordinates with faculty teams (as well as partners outside KSU) from various disciplines and departments to support interdisciplinary research and collaborative grant proposals.
• Organizes internal proposal reviews and prepares and maintains budgets for internal awards.
• Monitors research development activities and prepares written reports evaluating efforts and disseminating findings.
• Coordinates logistics, communication, data analysis and assessment, assisting leadership in the execution of the strategic plans for research development.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be an Associate Professor or a Professor in an academic department at Kennesaw State University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant and contract policies of federal, state, and private sponsors
• Experience working one-on-one with faculty to develop grant proposal submission plans
• Experience working with faculty on developing and submitting grant proposals, including through online portals (NIH Assist, Grants.gov, Fastlane/Research.gov, Proposal Central)
• Experience with electronic grants management systems
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations and workshops in research administration
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA or CPRA certification)
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 31, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Scott Nowak, Associate Vice President for Research Operations, snowak@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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