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Assistant Director of Research

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Job overview

The Assistant Director of Research collaborates with the Director of Research to expand the Clements Center’s policy research portfolio, including launching initiatives on contemporary national security challenges. The role manages research operations, disseminates policy research to private-sector and government audiences, oversees student and visiting fellows, builds partnerships, and leads events originating from research activity while coordinating with other center teams.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Research Operations ManagementProposal DevelopmentProject TrackingEvent PlanningSocial MediaMarketingScholar SupportPolicy Research DisseminationFellow MentorshipPartnership Development

Full job description

Collaborates closely with the Director of Research to design and execute a strategic plan for expanding the Clements Centers policy research portfolio, which includes launching new research initiatives on contemporary national security challenges.Manages day-to-day research operations, including proposal development, project tracking, events, social media, marketing, and scholar support.Coordinates and participates in the dissemination of policy research to the private sector as well as state and federal government, including through private briefings and public engagement activities.Oversees a highly selective student fellow program, including the recruitment, selection, mentorship, project supervision, and professional development of undergraduate and graduate fellows. The assistant director will also serve as the point of contact for all Clements Center research fellows and visiting fellows.Builds and maintains partnerships with scholars, policymakers, and peer institutions to foster collaborative research, convene high-level events, and translate historical insights into actionable policy recommendations.Through and with the Clements Centers events team, leads planning, resourcing, and execution of all public and private events which originate with research activity.Works closely with the Clements Centers events, communications, and student programs teams to synchronize schedules and efforts.

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