Assistant Director for Research and Education

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Director for Research and Education provides planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the research and education portfolios of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women. This position has delegated authority for setting priorities, allocating resources, and overseeing research, assessment, and educational initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the assistant director translates strategic goals into executable plans and ensures alignment across research and education functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the Center's annual research agenda. Serve as a principal contributor to and reviewer of research briefs, reports, and related publications, with responsibility for editorial quality, consistency, and strategic messaging. Provide leadership for grant development activities, including drafting and reviewing proposals, monitoring grant deliverables, and ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements. Oversee those engaged in research, evaluation, and publication workflows, establish standards for research quality and timeliness, and remain current on emerging research, evaluation methodologies, and best practices relevant to the Center's focus areas. (30%)
2. Provide the Center's educational and training programs, including responsibility for program design, implementation, and evaluation. Develop and provide high-impact workshops, presentations, and learning sessions. Set expectations for program outcomes and assessment, ensure offerings are research-informed and inclusive, and approve programmatic priorities. Coordinate with the operations manager to align program logistics, staffing, and resources, and cultivate partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to advance program goals. (20%)
3. Direct the Center's faculty and staff programs, including professional development initiatives, training programs, and internal research and professional development grants. Exercise decision-making authority over program structure, timelines, and resource deployment. Plan and lead academic and scholarly initiatives such as lectures, symposia, conferences, research collaborator convenings, and grant review processes. Supervise and evaluate staff supporting these efforts, ensuring accountability for outcomes, effective communication, and alignment with the Center's strategic priorities. (25%)
4. Serve as a liaison between the Center and faculty and staff across the university. Proactively identify institutional needs, gaps, and opportunities related to gender equity, research, and education, and translate those insights into programmatic recommendations. Partner with the leadership to shape engagement strategies and represent the Center in institutional forums, committees, and cross-unit initiatives. Oversee the dissemination of Center publications, research findings, and program information to ensure broad visibility and strategic impact among faculty and staff audiences. (20%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned in support of Center-wide priorities, strategic initiatives, and institutional partnerships. (5%)