Assistant Director, Research Partnerships
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Salary$78k – $100k
LocationOff-Campus: Scottsdale
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentDevelopment
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR equivalent combination
Five (5) years of experience appropriate to area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience
Two (2) years managerial experience
Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment
Experience in research administration, sponsored projects, research development, higher education, health care, or related partnership environments
Experience designing, managing, evaluating, or improving complex programs involving multiple organizations and stakeholders
Knowledge of collaborative research agreements, competitive funding programs, university research processes, or research partnership development
Experience building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence in a complex organization
Experience supervising, coaching, coordinating, or prioritizing the work of others
Experience using data, metrics, dashboards, or reporting tools to monitor activity and outcomes
Evidence of strong judgment, initiative, communication, relationship management, project management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
Job Profile:
Development Manager 2
Job Family:
Development
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Creates development events and cultivates donor relationships to support institutional development goals.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $78,000 - $100,000 per year; DOE
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Director, Knowledge Enterprise Health Partnerships, the Assistant Director manages and advances collaborative research partnerships and programs across the Knowledge Enterprise health portfolio. The position works closely with unit leadership, the broader ASU research enterprise, faculty, administrators, health organizations, and other external partners to develop relationships, identify opportunities, coordinate complex program activities, and track outcomes. The position supports the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care and other assigned health research partnerships.
The Assistant Director translates institutional and partner priorities into coordinated activities and work plans, develops and sustains working relationships, identifies research collaboration opportunities, and supports effective program execution. Exercises independent judgment within assigned responsibilities and may supervise staff as assigned by the Director.
Essential Duties:
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Works with unit leadership to develop and execute strategies for assigned health research partnerships and collaborative programs.
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Manages day-to-day activities for assigned research relationships, including the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care and other strategic health partners.
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Develops strong relationships and regular channels of communication with faculty, researchers, clinicians, research administrators, institutional leaders, sponsoring organizations, and external partners.
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Identifies ASU strengths and capabilities and connects them with partner needs, research priorities, funding opportunities, and areas of complementary expertise.
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Leads the planning, administration, execution, and evaluation of collaborative research programs, competitive funding initiatives, faculty engagement activities, and related partnership efforts.
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Develops and maintains program work plans, timelines, procedures, communications, records, and reporting tools in accordance with established priorities and specifications.
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Coordinates activities across ASU units and partner organizations to promote efficient execution, compliance with applicable requirements, and timely issue resolution.
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Prepares periodic reports, dashboards, briefings, recommendations, and other materials on program activity, outcomes, opportunities, risks, and institutional impact.
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Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends new or improved methods, processes, tools, and approaches.
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Identifies and communicates issues early enough to be addressed and elevates matters requiring broader strategic alignment, institutional authority, significant commitments, or senior leadership direction.
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Represents assigned programs and partnerships at meetings, conferences, and other internal or external engagements.
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Supervises staff, assigns work, provides coaching, and reviews performance or work products as assigned by the Director.
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Plans, designs, and executes projects and other duties as assigned by leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment.
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Experience in research administration, sponsored projects, research development, higher education, health care, or related partnership environments.
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Experience designing, managing, evaluating, or improving complex programs involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.
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Knowledge of collaborative research agreements, competitive funding programs, university research processes, or research partnership development.
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Experience building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence in a complex organization.
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Experience supervising, coaching, coordinating, or prioritizing the work of others.
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Experience using data, metrics, dashboards, or reporting tools to monitor activity and outcomes.
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Evidence of strong judgment, initiative, communication, relationship management, project management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.