Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy and Programs

Posting Number PG194932EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy and Programs

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Hybrid flexible work arrangement possible)

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department 068201 - ORI - Research Initiatives

About The Department

The Office of Research Initiatives, housed within the Office of Research and Innovation, drives the strategic growth and long‑term competitiveness of the university’s research enterprise. RI identifies, develops, and advances major research opportunities and institutionally aligned initiatives, working across colleges, faculty, research centers, institutes, and external partners to position NC State for success in large‑scale, high‑impact funding opportunities.

Through strategic research development, complex proposal coordination, and oversight of centers and institutes administered within ORI , RI strengthens institutional research capacity, builds a pipeline of transformative initiatives, and ensures that research investments align with emerging federal priorities and institutional goals.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

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• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic AssistanceAnd so much more

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Essential Job Duties

As the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy & Programs, you will provide strategic leadership for the Research Strategy & Programs unit within the Office of Research and Innovation ( ORI ). Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Initiatives, you will advance NC State’s research priorities by strengthening early‑stage concept development, strategic research planning, and alignment with emerging federal priorities. You will lead research development activities that support cross‑university individuals and teams, coordinate research strategy and federal engagement efforts within ORI , and assist with the coordination and oversight of Centers and Institutes administered by ORI . Working closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Proposal Development Unit, colleges, centers, and institutes, you will help advance institutional research priorities and strengthen the university’s competitiveness for research opportunities.

Research Strategy & Programs Leadership

• Lead strategic planning and concept development for the Research Strategy & Programs unit, with a focus on institutional research priorities, emerging federal priorities, and high‑impact research opportunities.
• Direct the unit’s strategic research development and federal engagement activities, ensuring coordination with ORI priorities and university research strategy.
• Lead and support staff responsible for research development, federal engagement, and proposal readiness activities.
• Establish priorities and coordinate activities across ORI divisions, colleges, centers, and institutes to advance institutional research goals.

Strategic Research Development & Federal Alignment

• Monitor and analyze emerging federal research priorities, multi‑agency initiatives, and funding opportunities to identify areas of strategic opportunity for NC State.
• Guide development of competitive research concepts, teams, and strategies in high‑impact and emerging research areas.
• Partner with colleges, centers, and institutes to strengthen research concepts and align institutional capabilities with federal priorities and sponsor expectations.
• Coordinate with the Proposal Development Unit to connect strategic research planning with proposal development and institutional positioning.

Institutional Coordination & Centers and Institutes

• Advance cross‑university coordination of strategic research initiatives involving ORI divisions, colleges, centers, and institutes.
• Support the Associate Vice Chancellor for Res