Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Undergraduate Education
Location Bloomington
Position Summary 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.
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
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:
H-1
B 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
Job Tags
Full time,