Assistant Director for Research Development, MATRIX Lab

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement:THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY at the UMD MATRIX Lab in the SMART Building on the USMSM campus. The Assistant Director for Research Development provides visionary leadership and active engagement in the promotion of UMD's role in the areas of integrated research and education and outreach. It also supports the mission of increasing the impact of the institution to the local and regional community by increasing non-traditional partnering opportunities, creating integrated educational and research opportunities both internally and externally, and increasing research expenditures by supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives. The position is intended to: Strategize to increase the breadth and depth of impact of UMD research in all areas Increase the number and depth of research and education partnerships Explore and implement non-traditional partnering opportunities Integrate innovation and entrepreneurial activities into the education and research environment Facilitate the identification and procurement of new sources of revenue to support new and existing programs for the campus Identify emerging needs, trends, and services related to regional opportunities and area offerings Provide support to the Director of Research and PIs in winning and executing larger research programs, by: Increasing research relationships that result in increased research investment Making particular efforts to grow defense related research activities and technology transfer between defense, academic and commercial communities Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's degree or its equivalent. Experience: 3-5 years business development experience or experience working within the basic to applied research programs within the government or industry Established relationships with industry, government, academic and/or science foundation partners Experience managing cost, schedule, performance metrics Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff Due to ITAR information, applicant must be a US citizen, and Possession of or the ability to obtain a security clearance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong capability for building an externally funded research program Ability to analyze and adapt to ambiguous situations, develop plans, and ensure successful and efficient implementation Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently, and with a team, on complex projects and demonstrate competency and diplomacy Physical Demands: Some sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, electrical circuits and in high noise/vibration environments Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Preferences: Experience with research development in an academic or other environment Experience working with DoW, NSF and similar organizations Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV/resume, list of references Best Consideration Date: November 6, 2026 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website . Department ENGR-A. James Clark School of Engineering Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $140,000 - $165,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link . Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the posit #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland