Director of Undergraduate Research - Office of the Provost

FLSA: Exempt | Open Until Filled

About the Role

The Director of Undergraduate Research provides leadership, critical program management, and administrative services for undergraduate research to students and faculty at Bowie State University. Reporting to the Office of the Provost, the Director will scale up undergraduate research on campus, foster excellence, and prepare students for research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the development of the research ecosystem and infrastructure.
• Develop a vision to expand and improve undergraduate research and creative opportunities across the university.
• Provide support to undergraduate students, graduate student mentors, and faculty involved in research.
• Support undergraduate students in finding research opportunities and guiding them through the competitive landscape of STEM PhD program admissions.
• Develop new programs, collaborate with research mentors, and lead outreach efforts to on- and off-campus partners.
• Collaborate with faculty leaders and senior administrators to direct, plan, develop, and administer programs and resources that support both students and faculty in research programs reflecting community and industry needs.
• Secure funding from federal, state, national, and international agencies and companies to enhance research infrastructure and fund undergraduate research and dissemination through publications and conferences.
• Manage and scale up across campus the Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE), the Summer and Semester-Based Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI), and supervise full-time staff.
• Assist with identifying undergraduate research opportunities, scholarships, and fellowships.
• Participate in and represent the university at external meetings and be involved with the Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Collect and analyze data to effectively assess undergraduate research programs and their impact.
• Coordinate events, celebrations, and symposia related to undergraduate research.
• Develop and conduct workshops and outreach activities related to undergraduate research programs.
• Oversee internal undergraduate grant applications, award processes, and manage undergraduate research ambassador and peer mentor programs.
• Participate in local and national conferences and workshops related to undergraduate programs.
• Develop and maintain an undergraduate research project database.
• Serve on various committees as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree is required; PhD is preferred.
• At least five years of related experience, preferably within a university setting, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Experience and proven success in securing and managing grants and contracts.
• Experience in student support services, advising, or program support.

Skills

• Broad understanding of undergraduate research and creative scholarship across academic disciplines.
• Success in project and people management, and ability to cultivate relationships with faculty and staff from diverse academic disciplines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; comfortable giving public presentations.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with demonstrated advocacy for expanding research experiences for underrepresented student populations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid sick leave and annual leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

Pay

$95,000 - $110,000

Conditions of Employment

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff; this protocol is subject to change.