Director of Grant and Research Development About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: The Office of Grants, Research and Development at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for our position of Director, Grant and Research Development. The Director of Grant and Research Development leads the Office of Grants and Research Development (OGRD ) in service to EWU's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. OGRD's mission is to inspire, support, and equip faculty and staff with the tools they need to pursue grants and research successfully within a cohesive community of practice. Over the past year, EWU has significantly advanced this mission through strategic investments in new positions, including a senior grant writer, a special assistant to the provost for research and grants, and a program specialist. The new positions have led to a notable increase in the number and quality of proposals, and a surge in new awards. In summer 2024, OGRD's inaugural summer proposal development academy prepared 13 faculty and staff members to submit 11 grants, further fostering a vibrant grants and research culture across campus. Supported by deans and the provost, OGRD's vision is to create a collaborative environment where grant-seekers, OGRD's vision is to create an environment where grant-seekers and project directors feel confident and supported within a thriving community of peers. OGRD continues to grow through a recently awarded GRANTED planning grant from the National Science Foundation, with plans to submit for a full GRANTED project in the upcoming year, and through the recent purchase of grants management software to be integrated and implemented over the next year. The Director of Grants and Research Administration will oversee compliance, pre-award, and research administration, and will manage post-award functions within OGRD . This role ensures the efficient operation of OGRD through process improvement and coll