Assistant Director for Research Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives (Part-Time)
James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Jul 16, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $30 hourly
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Summary
The Assistant Director for Research Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives supports the Madison Center for Civic Engagement at James Madison University in advancing its research agenda and sponsored project portfolio. This part-time role provides strategic and operational support for grant development, research design, post-award coordination, and capacity building across faculty and student research initiatives. The position bridges grant development with the Center's civic engagement mission and works collaboratively with university offices and external partners.
Key qualifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting grant proposal development, sponsored projects, research initiatives, or complex funding applications
- Ability to develop, assess, or contribute to research designs, evaluation plans, and data-collection strategies
- Excellent written communication skills for proposals, reports, presentations, and research materials
- Strong project management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects and track deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse partners including faculty, staff, students, and community organizations
- Experience supporting or mentoring students, faculty, or teams in research and grant development
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