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"Research Program Director" role at Inside Higher Ed
Overview Posting Date: 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Title: Research Program Director
Location: Lebanon, NH (Williamson Translational Research Building, DH Campus). Remote work eligibility: onsite only; potential for remote 1–2 days per week.
Position Type: Regular Full Time; 12 scheduled months per year; 40 hours per week; Schedule: 8–5. Grant funded position. Is this a term position? No.
Department: Dartmouth College (Center for Quantitative Biology, CQB). Reports to CQB Director.
Position Purpose The Research Program Director provides executive oversight and strategic management of the NIH-funded Center for Quantitative Biology (CQB). Reporting to the CQB Director, this role ensures operational excellence, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability through coordination of research, education, mentoring, and administrative activities aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Center initiatives to achieve objectives and milestones.
Develop and execute strategies for program sustainability and growth.
Coordinate efforts across the research cores, investigators, and partners to enhance collaboration and research impact.
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
Represent CQB to institutional leaders, collaborators, and NIH IDeA administrators.
Center Operations and Research Administration
Direct day-to-day management, compliance, and reporting of Center activities.
Oversee grant management, renewals, and progress reports.
Implement systems to track performance and outcomes.
Coordinate evaluations, site visits, and advisory reviews.
Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively.
Communication and External Relations
Oversee strategic communications, reports, and outreach materials.
Maintain strong relationships with collaborators and regional IDeA networks.
Represent the Center at meetings and conferences.
Ensure consistent visibility across web and media platforms.
Supervision and Staff Management
Supervise and mentor administrative and professional staff.
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Qualifications Required
Education: Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced degree in biomedical sciences, public health, business administration, or related field.
8–10 years of progressive experience managing large federally funded research programs.
Expertise in grant management, strategic planning, and complex project coordination.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and data management tools.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Preferred
PMP certification or formal training in project management.
Deep knowledge of NIH COBRE, IDeA, or related federal program administration.
Familiarity with Dartmouth’s institutional structure, policies, and research environment.
Experience leading cross-institutional or multi-investigator research initiatives.
Experience developing and evaluating mentoring programs for early-career investigators.
Web content and communications experience.
Additional Details
Position Number: 1129477
Hiring Range: Minimum $83,500 – Maximum $104,400
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: 8–5
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
Is this a grant funded position? Yes
Equal Opportunity and Background Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of required credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle an Essential Function Of This Job?: Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities and areas. For details, see policy at: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Links https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83692
Description Strategic and Programmatic Leadership
Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Center initiatives to achieve objectives and milestones.
Develop and execute strategies for program sustainability and growth.
Coordinate efforts across research cores, investigators, and partners to enhance collaboration and research impact.
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
Represent CQB to institutional leaders, collaborators, and NIH IDeA administrators.
Percentages Of Time: 35% Center Operations and Research Administration; 20% Communication and External Relations; 10% Supervision and Staff Management; 15% Description of additional duties; 5% Diversity and inclusion commitments; 5% Other duties as assigned.
Note: This refined description preserves the essential information from the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate and formatting inconsistencies. All content remains faithful to the source language.
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Overview Posting Date: 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Title: Research Program Director
Location: Lebanon, NH (Williamson Translational Research Building, DH Campus). Remote work eligibility: onsite only; potential for remote 1–2 days per week.
Position Type: Regular Full Time; 12 scheduled months per year; 40 hours per week; Schedule: 8–5. Grant funded position. Is this a term position? No.
Department: Dartmouth College (Center for Quantitative Biology, CQB). Reports to CQB Director.
Position Purpose The Research Program Director provides executive oversight and strategic management of the NIH-funded Center for Quantitative Biology (CQB). Reporting to the CQB Director, this role ensures operational excellence, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability through coordination of research, education, mentoring, and administrative activities aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Center initiatives to achieve objectives and milestones.
Develop and execute strategies for program sustainability and growth.
Coordinate efforts across the research cores, investigators, and partners to enhance collaboration and research impact.
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
Represent CQB to institutional leaders, collaborators, and NIH IDeA administrators.
Center Operations and Research Administration
Direct day-to-day management, compliance, and reporting of Center activities.
Oversee grant management, renewals, and progress reports.
Implement systems to track performance and outcomes.
Coordinate evaluations, site visits, and advisory reviews.
Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively.
Communication and External Relations
Oversee strategic communications, reports, and outreach materials.
Maintain strong relationships with collaborators and regional IDeA networks.
Represent the Center at meetings and conferences.
Ensure consistent visibility across web and media platforms.
Supervision and Staff Management
Supervise and mentor administrative and professional staff.
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Qualifications Required
Education: Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced degree in biomedical sciences, public health, business administration, or related field.
8–10 years of progressive experience managing large federally funded research programs.
Expertise in grant management, strategic planning, and complex project coordination.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and data management tools.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Preferred
PMP certification or formal training in project management.
Deep knowledge of NIH COBRE, IDeA, or related federal program administration.
Familiarity with Dartmouth’s institutional structure, policies, and research environment.
Experience leading cross-institutional or multi-investigator research initiatives.
Experience developing and evaluating mentoring programs for early-career investigators.
Web content and communications experience.
Additional Details
Position Number: 1129477
Hiring Range: Minimum $83,500 – Maximum $104,400
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: 8–5
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
Is this a grant funded position? Yes
Equal Opportunity and Background Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of required credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle an Essential Function Of This Job?: Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities and areas. For details, see policy at: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Links https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83692
Description Strategic and Programmatic Leadership
Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Center initiatives to achieve objectives and milestones.
Develop and execute strategies for program sustainability and growth.
Coordinate efforts across research cores, investigators, and partners to enhance collaboration and research impact.
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
Represent CQB to institutional leaders, collaborators, and NIH IDeA administrators.
Percentages Of Time: 35% Center Operations and Research Administration; 20% Communication and External Relations; 10% Supervision and Staff Management; 15% Description of additional duties; 5% Diversity and inclusion commitments; 5% Other duties as assigned.
Note: This refined description preserves the essential information from the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate and formatting inconsistencies. All content remains faithful to the source language.
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