Florida A&M University (FAMU) is seeking a strategic, data driven, and financially savvy leader to serve as the executive director for FAMU Centers and Institutes.
The executive director for FAMU Centers and Institutes will provide strategic oversight, operational management, and performance evaluation for all research centers and institutes at FAMU. This role ensures that each center and institute align with FAMU’s mission, meets established return on investment (ROI) benchmarks, and complies with state and federal reporting requirements.
This position reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs and works closely with all division vice presidents, academic deans, faculty, research staff, and external partners to ensure the long-term success of FAMU’s center and institute enterprises.
The executive director will oversee center and institute leadership, coordinate strategic planning, review financial and operational reports, and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance research productivity and funding sustainability. A critical responsibility of this role is preparing and submitting reports for the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), demonstrating FAMU’s research impact and alignment with state priorities.
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting East Texas A & M University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
To apply, click here: Greenwood Asher & Associates Application Portal.
Application materials should include:
A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
A current résumé/curriculum vitae
Please note that candidates advancing beyond initial review will be asked to submit:
Statement of research interests
Professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
Contact Greenwood Asher & Associates
Denice Perdue
Senior Executive Search Consultant
📩 deniceperdue@greenwoodsearch.com
Andriel Dees
Vice President of Executive Search
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