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Assistant Director, Research Development - OVCR

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 27, 2026
Assistant Director, Research Development - OVCR Assistant Director, Research Development Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Location: Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1039426 Posting Close Date: April 10, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $115,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Chicago's largest public research university and a nationally recognized R1 research institution, invites applications for an Assistant Director of Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of UIC's expanding research enterprise. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Assistant Director will play a key role in advancing strategic research initiatives, supporting interdisciplinary team science and helping faculty compete successfully for major external funding opportunities. UIC's research portfolio continues to grow across the health sciences, engineering, social sciences and the humanities. The Office of Research Development partners with faculty and campus leadership to position UIC for large-scale, high-impact funding opportunities from federal agencies, foundations and industry. The Assistant Director will work closely with faculty leaders, researchers and university administration to identify emerging opportunities, coordinate strategic proposal efforts and develop programs that strengthen the university's research competitiveness. This role is ideal for a scientist or research professional who enjoys working at the intersection of research strategy, collaboration and institutional growth. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Key Responsibilities Strategic Research Development Identify and disseminate funding opportunities across federal agencies, foundations, corporate sponsors and internal funding programs. Build strong working knowledge of faculty research strengths and emerging interdisciplinary themes across campus. Connect investigators with strategic opportunities aligned with institutional priorities. Large-Scale Proposal Coordination Coordinate targeted proposal development efforts for strategic funding opportunities identified by OVCR leadership. Establish internal timelines, track proposal development progress and facilitate collaboration among investigators across departments and institutions. Support faculty teams developing complex, multi-investigator proposals and interdisciplinary initiatives. Internal Competitions & Limited Submissions Manage campus limited submission programs, including opportunity identification, communications and internal review coordination. Administer internal seed funding programs, including application processes, review logistics and award documentation. Research Intelligence & Strategic Reporting Monitor sponsor priorities and emerging funding trends to inform institutional strategy. Produce analytical reports on campus research activity, funding patterns and strategic opportunities. Faculty Engagement & Training Contribute to workshops, webinars and programming that support faculty grant competitiveness and proposal development. Translate complex research concepts for broader audiences as part of strategic proposal development and nomination processes. Research Development Infrastructure Provide training and support for research development systems such as Pivot-RP and InfoReady. Maintain the Office of Research Development website and related resources. Minimum Qualifications PhD degree and a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. Degree preferably in biomedical, life sciences or related scientific field. Demonstrated knowledge of the sponsored research lifecycle and external funding landscape. Experience working in an academic research environment. Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple investigators and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Scientific background and experience supporting research development activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, research administrators and institutional leadership. Experience working with diverse faculty populations and interdisciplinary research teams. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19002?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c341547af5ee5241a9649d93e920bb47