Overview

Primary Purpose: Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Executive Director for Research and Sponsored Programs is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs ( ORSP ). This role emphasizes proactively supporting faculty in identifying external funding opportunities, providing feedback on drafts to create compelling proposals, and successfully securing external funding. The Executive Director will cultivate a team that encourages and supports research, scholarship, and creative activities across the university and emphasizes student-centric learning opportunities. Note: The description contains duplicate paragraphs and formatting that has been refined in this version to meet readability and accessibility standards. Responsibilities

Serves as core member of the provost’s administrative leadership team. Proactively identifies and shares information on external funding opportunities. ...