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Director Undergraduate Research and Mentor Development, Undergraduate Education
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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.
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.
Major Duties and 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.
Knowledge Bases Necessary
- 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Completed Ph.D. from an accredited four-year institution of higher education with demonstrated expertise in university research and teaching and learning processes.
- Five years of progressive administrative responsibility in supervising, managing, and evaluating the work with college students, faculty, and staff in higher education.
- Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for faculty, students, and staff.
- Presentation and/or teaching experience at the college level.
- Demonstrated success with program development, implementation, and on-going program assessment.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with software commonly utilized in higher education (student information systems, database systems, MS Office, degree audit software, early alert systems, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new IT platforms.
- Engagement within professional higher education organizations such as the National Council on Undergraduate Research.
Department Contact for Questions
Paige Andersson, Senior Assistant Vice Provost for Experiential Learning & Outreach
Email: paiander@iu.edu
Email: paiander@iu.edu
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Special Instructions
To ensure consideration, applications should be received by Dec. 8, 2025, however the search will continue, and the applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should review the position requirements and apply at:https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31376
H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For Best Consideration Date
12/08/2025
Expected Start Date
01/19/2026
Posting Number
IU-101429-2025
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