Director, Research Development Services

* Ensure alignment with university policies and sponsor guidelines.* Collaborate with the Office of Research Grants & Contracts on submissions.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Higher Education, Research Administration, Science/Engineering, or Business.* Five years of related experience.* At least 6–7 years of progressively responsible experience in research development, sponsored programs, or grant administration.* Demonstrated success in leading or supporting large-scale, multi-investigator proposals.* Experience working with federal, state, and private funding agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA, DoD).* Deep understanding of the grant lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award processes.* Familiarity with funding databases such as Pivot, Grants.gov, and Research.gov.* Strong project management and organizational skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical writing and editing.* Ability to analyze funding trends and align them with institutional research strengths.**Background Check Requirements:** For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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