Director Undergraduate Research and Mentor Development, Undergraduate Education

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The IU Undergraduate Research ( IUUR ) office requires a Ph.D.-level professional with expertise in university research processes to serve as a campus liaison. This role will facilitate collaboration across various undergraduate initiatives, craft a cohesive vision, and develop shared guidelines and processes to enhance accessibility and impact across broader student populations. By prioritizing the development of faculty relationships and resources, this position enables the IUUR Student Programming Manager to concentrate more fully on fostering student growth through participation in undergraduate research activities. This role will also develop Vertically Integrated Projects (VIPs) at scale, which require broad faculty, student, and IU Research partnerships. Job Summary The Director of Undergraduate Research and Mentor Development provides strategic leadership and vision for the IU Undergraduate Research office, playing a central role in promoting and advancing undergraduate research and creative activities at Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ). This position works closely with faculty to foster collaborative partnerships aimed at developing and implementing high-quality undergraduate research opportunities across all academic disciplines. This position also supervises the IUUR Student Programming Manager, fostering a stronger connection between faculty mentors and undergraduate researchers while ensuring that the programming offered by IUUR meets the needs of both groups. The Director is also responsible for supporting grant writing and budget management efforts, with a focus on expanding interdisciplinary undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities for underrepresented students in undergraduate research and creative endeavors. The Director position is a 12-month academic appointment. This appointment is renewable based on mutually satisfactory performance and the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of undergraduate research theory and practice, and best practices in faculty development, student engagement, assessment, and retention, including through active participation in and contributions to national and regional organizations.
• Maintain knowledge of current university policies and procedures.
• Cultivate long-term collaborative initiatives with units involved in undergraduate research at IUB .

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the IU Undergraduate Research office and VIP Program.
• Supervise the IUUR Student Programming Manager, providing guidance and support for effective program delivery that ensures that the needs of both mentors and students are effectively met.
• Serve as a central resource for defining and tracking undergraduate research and creative activities at IUB through developing and implementing departmental outreach, workshops, and one-on-one consultations.
• Provide continuous support to faculty mentors throughout all stages of program development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programming that aligns with IUB’s standards for experiential learning.
• Analyze data to identify participation gaps and develop strategies to promote access to undergraduate research and creative activities across student populations and disciplines.
• Facilitate collaborations with campus partners to create centralized resources that help students locate opportunities and secure funding to support their research and creative projects.
• Lead or contribute to campus-wide committees and initiatives focused on undergraduate research and creative activities.
• In partnership with the Director of Student Engagement and Strategic Initiatives, manage new and ongoing grants that support IUUR programming.
• Collaborate with the Office for Research Development in creating best practices for faculty development of research proposals that include undergraduate students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees