Research Development Manager
Posted by: University of Washington Information School
Description
Research Development Manager - Req #: 85858
Appointing Department Web Address: ischool.uw.edu/jobs
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 06/21/12
Closing Info: 07/08/12
Salary: Competitive
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The UW Information School (iSchool) is a community of diverse disciplines, professional fields, and areas of expertise engaged with the study of information and its use by people and organizations. We conduct rigorous research and create challenging learning environments that make a difference throughout the region, the state of Washington, the nation, and the world.
We are an open, ethical, highly engaged and collaborative community based on trust, transparency and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference and having fun.
A sustained engagement with global communities of practice allows our work to remain relevant and cutting-edge. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing a diverse group of students, faculty and staff and we are committed to helping all members of our community to achieve their fullest potential.
The University of Washington, Information School has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Development Manager to serve under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Research. The Research Development Manager will provide support for the Information School in the areas of grant writing, development of our research culture, research collaborations, partnerships and external relations.
This position requires an overall understanding of the Information School’s research mission and goals as well as in-depth knowledge of individual research programs and projects at the Information School with a focus on research development, formation and dissemination for faculty, researchers and students.
The Research Development Manager will be expected to assist the Associate Dean for Research to promote the research culture through a variety of outreach activities as well as facilitating collaborations across units, campuses and communities. In the iSchool there is an expectation that all faculty and staff will step up where they see an opportunity to apply their special expertise or talents, speak up when they identify opportunities or concerns, and lead by taking actions that exemplify the iSchool’s core values. Leadership within the iSchool is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff.
The Research Development Manager will be expected to exhibit discretion, independence, good judgment, and the ability to work in an intense, dynamic, and sometimes stressful environment. This position will involve determining priorities while simultaneously juggling a number of activities.
Primary areas of responsibility for this position are listed below:
- Support for Information School Researchers
- Communication, promotion and external relations
- Human Subjects Application Review
How to apply
For full position announcement and to apply please go to www.uw.edu/jobs and search for Requisition #85858.
