Assistant Director for Research Development, MATRIX Lab
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Location: College Park, MD 20740
Description:
Job Description Summary
Organization Summary Statement:
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY at the UMD MATRIX Lab in the SMART Building on the USMSM campus.
The Assistant Director for Research Development provides visionary leadership and active engagement in the promotion of UMD's role in the areas of integrated research and education and outreach. It also supports the mission of increasing the impact of the institution to the local and regional community by increasing non-traditional partnering opportunities, creating integrated educational and research opportunities both internally and externally, and increasing research expenditures by supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives. The position is intended to:
Strategize to increase the breadth and depth of impact of UMD research in all areas
Increase the number and depth of research and education partnerships
Explore and implement non-traditional partnering opportunities
Integrate innovation and entrepreneurial activities into the education and research environment
Facilitate the identification and procurement of new sources of revenue to support new and existing programs for the campus
Identify emerging needs, trends, and services related to regional opportunities and area offerings
Provide support to the Director of Research and PIs in winning and executing larger research programs, by:
Increasing research relationships that result in increased research investment
Making particular efforts to grow defense related research activities and technology transfer between defense, academic and commercial communities
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant area.
Experience:
3-5 years business development experience.
Established relationships with industry, government, academic and/or science foundation partners;
Due to ITAR information, applicant must be a US citizen, and;
Possession or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
a strong capability for building an externally funded research program
Ability to analyze and adapt to ambiguous situations, develop plans, and ensure successful and efficient implementation
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently, and with a team, on complex projects and demonstrate competency and diplomacy
Physical Demands:
Some sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, electrical circuits and in high noise/vibration environments.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Preferences:
Experience with research development in an academic or other environment.
Experience working with DoD, NSF and similar organizations.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Best Consideration Date: March 7, 2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Non-Regular Hours:
Availability to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as necessary, and to travel up to 15%-20% of the time, predominantly local and state/regional with a few national trips per year expected.
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-A. James Clark School of Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$140,000 - $160,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Organization Summary Statement:
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY at the UMD MATRIX Lab in the SMART Building on the USMSM campus.
The Assistant Director for Research Development provides visionary leadership and active engagement in the promotion of UMD's role in the areas of integrated research and education and outreach. It also supports the mission of increasing the impact of the institution to the local and regional community by increasing non-traditional partnering opportunities, creating integrated educational and research opportunities both internally and externally, and increasing research expenditures by supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives. The position is intended to:
Strategize to increase the breadth and depth of impact of UMD research in all areas
Increase the number and depth of research and education partnerships
Explore and implement non-traditional partnering opportunities
Integrate innovation and entrepreneurial activities into the education and research environment
Facilitate the identification and procurement of new sources of revenue to support new and existing programs for the campus
Identify emerging needs, trends, and services related to regional opportunities and area offerings
Provide support to the Director of Research and PIs in winning and executing larger research programs, by:
Increasing research relationships that result in increased research investment
Making particular efforts to grow defense related research activities and technology transfer between defense, academic and commercial communities
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant area.
Experience:
3-5 years business development experience.
Established relationships with industry, government, academic and/or science foundation partners;
Due to ITAR information, applicant must be a US citizen, and;
Possession or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
a strong capability for building an externally funded research program
Ability to analyze and adapt to ambiguous situations, develop plans, and ensure successful and efficient implementation
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently, and with a team, on complex projects and demonstrate competency and diplomacy
Physical Demands:
Some sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, electrical circuits and in high noise/vibration environments.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Preferences:
Experience with research development in an academic or other environment.
Experience working with DoD, NSF and similar organizations.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Best Consideration Date: March 7, 2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Non-Regular Hours:
Availability to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as necessary, and to travel up to 15%-20% of the time, predominantly local and state/regional with a few national trips per year expected.
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-A. James Clark School of Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$140,000 - $160,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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