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Position Information

Posting Number 20113104

Position Title Associate Director, Research & Data Management

FTE 1.00

Position Type Staff

Department Center for Resiliency

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating all research and data efforts for the Center for Resiliency (CfR). This position will work closely with the CfR Executive Director in evaluating the Center’s strategic plan effectiveness in the areas of research and data management in creating a data collaborative for the Southeast Texas Region. This position will establish, lead, and manage a data collaborative to provide the southeast Texas region with a knowledge repository that supports the community resilience to disaster. This position will provide leadership and oversight of a research hub consisting of internal Lamar University research teams and funded research teams from outside Lamar University.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

+ Manage and coordinate operations, payroll, purchase orders, and annual reporting for all research fellow team and external research contracts. Manage and coordinate all research Request for Proposals through Competition Space or other systems that may be deemed necessary. Establish and maintain coordination for GIS operations and application support between Lamar University and the Southeast Texas region stakeholders.

+ Establish and manage data collection and data repository management systems for the Center for Resiliency. This includes managing the interface for stakeholder access and Lamar University Library coordination for archiving activities.

+ Manage and coordinate knowledge transfer team activities of faculty and graduate assistants to convert academic knowledge into relevant and applicable knowledge for the Southeast Texas community.

+ Manage and coordinate all Graduate Research Assistant activity to include tracking reporting and performance reports.

+ Coordinate with the CfR Associate Director of Engagement and Education for community partnerships to complete research projects and support CfR conference, association, and journal efforts.

+ Advise the CfR Executive Director on research and data management function strategic planning.

+ Conduct relevant research as necessary to support the CfR and Lamar Mission.

Key Competencies:

+ General understanding of research operations.

+ Familiarity with best practices in research and data management.

+ Ability to perform and supervise academic research and research teams.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

+ Effective communication and time management skills.

+ Proficiency in computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

+ Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

+ Demonstrate strategic planning capability.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 25 lbs. and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. Sitting most of the time.

Job Conditions:

Typical schedule is M-F 8am-5pm. This position supports essential functions of the Center for Resiliency and Lamar University and will occasionally work outside of normal business hours.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

+ Health, dental & vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ State of Texas Retirement plans

+ Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

+ Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

+ PhD from an accredited university.

+ Minimum of five years of related research and data management experience.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 5 or more years of experience in research administration, data management, or analytics.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $58,739 - $76,361

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 04/25/2025

Close Date 07/25/2025

Open Until Filled No

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