Assistant/Associate Director of Research & Grants, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (Florida)

*Assistant/Associate Director of Research & Grants* *DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM)* *Orange Park, Florida* Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) invites applications for the position of *Assistant/Associate Director of Research & Grants* at the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) in Orange Park, Florida. This leadership role is responsible for advancing research and grant initiatives that support LMU’s mission, with particular focus on improving health outcomes in underserved and rural communities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grant professional to shape research growth at a developing medical campus and collaborate with faculty, administrators, and external funding agencies. *Position Summary* The Assistant/Associate Director of Research & Grants leads grant management and research development initiatives for DCOM–Orange Park. The role focuses on grant acquisition, proposal development, budget management, compliance oversight, and fostering collaborative research initiatives supported by state, federal, private agencies, and foundations. This position plays a key strategic role in expanding sponsored research activity across the health sciences. *Key Responsibilities* * Identify and pursue external funding opportunities (federal, state, private, foundation) * Lead and support grant proposal development and submission * Collaborate with faculty to develop competitive research proposals * Manage pre-award and post-award grant processes * Develop and monitor grant budgets * Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements * Track reporting deadlines and deliverables * Build partnerships that advance research initiatives * Support interdisciplinary and community-based research efforts *Required Qualifications* * Master’s degree * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in grant writing and development * Experience in higher education or health-related field preferred *Preferred Qualifications* * Business training and/or financial management experience * Doctorate * Demonstrated success securing external funding * Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., NIH, HRSA, DoD, CDC) *Why Join LMU–DCOM in Orange Park?* * Work at an established College of Osteopathic Medicine with a mission-driven focus * Support research initiatives that impact rural and underserved populations * Collaborate with dynamic health sciences faculty * Contribute to institutional research growth and innovation *Application Process* To be considered, applicants must complete an official LMU application through our Careers portal: https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/42217 Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Education: * Doctorate (Preferred) Experience: * grant writing and development: 5 years (Required) * higher education: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person