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:** The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr