Director of Undergraduate Research

Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $71,041 and $89,867, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE At Case Western Reserve University, participation in research or creative endeavors is a primary mechanism by which experiential learning occurs. The director of the Office of Undergraduate Research is responsible for integrating the university's educational and research missions by bringing undergraduates into the research process. The director administers the central office for undergraduate research serving all undergraduate students and working with faculty and staff from all the schools and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The goals of the office are to develop, promote and support opportunities for undergraduates to carry out research and creative projects at Case Western Reserve University and at off-campus locations; to enable all undergraduates interested in research and/or creative projects to have this opportunity, on-and/or off- campus; to increase the number of opportunities for research and creative projects for university undergraduates;

secure external funding for undergraduate research and creative endeavors in collaboration with university development officers and school administrative staff; and increase the visibility of undergraduate research at Case Western Reserve University, regionally, and nationally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Lead university-wide effort to significantly expand opportunities for undergraduate research and creative projects and communicate opportunities to students. Work with faculty and with off-campus institutions, especially those in University Circle, to increase opportunities for undergraduate research and creative projects. Meet with faculty to determine their needs. (20%)
* Lead efforts to gain outside funding to support undergraduate participation in research and creative activities. Lead, develop and write grant applications in collaboration with faculty. Serve as the primary investigator for grant funding specifically for finding funding for Office of Undergraduate Research. Work with development staff, including the Case Alumni Association to identify potential foundations and donors for undergraduate research.

Maintain records and write reports as needed concerning donor funded projects; maintain relationships with donors. (20%)
* Foster development of student publications and presentations focused on undergraduate research and creative projects in national and international journals and conferences. Develop a way to track participation of undergraduate research, and external publications/presentations arising from this research, which has never been previously tracked due to its distributed nature throughout many units. Analyze data and compile reports for academic and administrative departments.

Establish baselines, targets and metrics for assessment of Office of Undergraduate Research program. Establish office annual goals and write annual report. (15%)
* Lead effort to communicate opportunities for undergraduate research and creative projects to students Advise all interested students concerning how to identify opportunities on- and off
-campus. Promote student participation in local and national competitions related to presenting their research and creative projects. Assist students with applications as needed. Identify and nominate students for university prizes and national scholarships/fellowships competitions. Host information workshops and work with other units (e.g., offices within the Division of Student Affairs, schools and the College, and student organizations) to co-sponsor information sessions.

Participate in classes at the request of faculty concerning finding and preparation for undergraduate research opportunities. Serve as an adviser to undergraduates applying for national fellowships/scholarships for which participation in undergraduate research is an important selection criterion. (10%)
* Administer the institutional and donor student-funding process for the office. Advise students on their research grant applications, review proposal drafts. Assist and mentor students throughout entire process as needed. Administer the student payment process working closely with associated offices as needed. Prepare applications materials, identify selection committee, convene and run selection committee and its process, prepare rejection and acceptance letters.

(10%)
* Administer Intersections:
Research Symposium and Poster Session. Direct and organize all event details related to the event:…