Florida State University · 4 hours ago
Program Director, Strategic Research Advancement
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $117K/yr
6+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Program Director for Strategic Research Advancement. This role is responsible for managing large, multidisciplinary proposals, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, and leading internal teams to secure funding for successful research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Shepherd large, multidisciplinary, and/or center level proposals from conception through submission
Work closely with established faculty to align research with agency priorities and keep the proposal preparation on track for a timely and quality submission
Lead, guide, and establish strong and successful groups
Develop and execute strategies, manage resources, and coordinate internal teams to ensure the proposal is compelling and compliant, ultimately leading to a successful award
Provide competitive intelligence by analyzing current programs, assessing the funding landscape, and evaluating the feasibility of successful grant acquisition
Identify key factors for securing funding and establishing strategic partnerships essential for proposal success
Engage with deans, department chairs, and central administration to gain insight into priority areas for large-scale, strategic research centers at FSU
Supervise one FTE who will assist with large proposal preparation
Perform other duties as assigned related to strategic research advancement at Florida State University, including serving on or leading university committees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in a related science or research services field; or a high school diploma/equivalent and ten years of related experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)
Preferred
The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D., with at least two years of demonstrated success leading strategic or complex grant initiatives, aligning them with university priorities, and exhibiting strong expertise in consensus building and team dynamics
Benefits
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (152)
2024 (108)
2023 (106)
2022 (80)
2021 (33)
2020 (34)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
Recent News
2025-11-24
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