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Job Description
Research Innovation Program Director
Lubbock
39685BR
Position Description
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.
Major/Essential Functions
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Division of Research Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship (RICE) is seeking a Research Innovation Program Director. This role focuses on fostering a culture of innovation by building programs and relationships that empower faculty and students to advance research discoveries into real-world applications. The Program Director will play a central role in enhancing TTUHSC's research innovation capacity by driving education, outreach, and collaboration across disciplines.
Program Development and Resource Coordination: Lead initiatives that connect faculty and students to resources supporting innovation and commercialization, including partnerships with Texas Tech University's Innovation Hub. Streamline access to infrastructure and tools that help translate research into practical solutions.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, fostering partnerships with industry, external stakeholders, and academic teams. Act as a liaison to bridge faculty and commercialization resources, ensuring alignment with TTUHSC's mission to drive impactful research.
Faculty and Student Support: Actively engage with faculty to identify their research innovation needs, providing mentorship and connections to funding opportunities, technical assistance, and commercialization pathways. Support students in developing entrepreneurial skills through educational programming and personalized guidance.
Education and Outreach: Organize workshops, seminars, and educational initiatives that raise awareness of TTUHSC's innovation resources. Provide accessible training for faculty and students on navigating commercialization processes and securing innovation-related grants.
Grantsmanship and Technical Writing: Guide the development of competitive grant applications for research innovation projects. Collaborate with faculty to prepare infrastructure-focused grants that enhance the institution's capabilities and resources.
Service-Oriented Leadership: Foster a supportive environment by prioritizing open communication, collaboration, and an understanding of faculty goals. Cultivate relationships that enhance TTUHSC's reputation for research innovation and entrepreneurship.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Show moreAbout Us
Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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