at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Director for Research Department of Civil & Environmental EngineeringThe Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Position is located in Rantoul, IL
The Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) within the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Director for Research. Reporting to the Director of ICT, this individual will be responsible for identifying, developing, integrating and managing ICT research initiatives; coordinating new interdisciplinary proposals; and facilitating current research programs. This individual will also have direct involvement in the Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the establishment of relationships with corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
- Steers the creation and coordination of large proposals.
- Develops and implements strategic plans for research under the guidance of the Director.
- Understands and identifies external funding and collaborative opportunities for research and matches these to researchers associated with ICT.
- Assembles, facilitates, and supports research teams in response to large externally-funded proposal opportunities.
- Provides leadership, works with faculty, and supports personnel to develop, coordinate, and maintain interdisciplinary research initiatives and team building.
- Coordinates interactions with campus administration involved in proposal submissions.
- Serves as a member of the ICT's leadership team representing the Director and other research leaders in matters affecting ICT's research programs.
- Liaises with Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), the Office of Technology Management (OTM), the Civil and Environmental Engineering and Grainger College of Engineering departments, and other key offices as needed to support ICT in establishing funding and collaborations for research.
- Tracks and advises on annual expenditures including developing and executing an annual budget and reviewing and approving long-term financial forecasts.
- Plans, organizes, hosts, and facilitates visits by external partners and potential partners.
- Travels occasionally within the U.S.
- Assists in planning, organizing, and hosting workshops and conferences. Represents ICT on campus-wide committees relating to research policy development, research administration, and research planning. Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related STEM field
• Four years of experience in a research administration environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• P.h.D in Civil Engineering or a related STEM field
• Five or more years of experience in a research administration environment.
• Experience in project management, developing research proposals, and interacting with federal agencies and corporations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to converse effectively regarding technical/scientific topics.
- Excellent detail-oriented and organizational skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to understand engineering and/or scientific research programs.
This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis. The minimum salary is $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on August 12, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Stacie Mertes at smertes@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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 .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1025148
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
