Associate Director, Contracts and Grants

Center For Humanities And Digital Research UCF’s Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR) is a collaborative research hub in the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) connecting faculty researchers and graduate research associates with community partners and grant-making institutions through project planning, technical expertise, grant writing, and ultimately dissemination in conjunction with the scholarly and literary journals also housed in the college. The intellectual and technical resources of CAH come to bear in CHDR, where groundbreaking interdisciplinary digital research is fostered and shared through the academy and the surrounding communities of Central Florida and beyond. The Opportunity The Associate Director of the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR) in the College of Arts and Humanities, University of Central Florida will support the Center’s mission to advance interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of humanities and technology. This leadership role will involve collaborating with faculty and students on digital research projects, managing technical infrastructure, facilitating workshops and consultations, and contributing to grant writing and strategic planning. The Associate Director will play a key role in expanding CHDR’s visibility and impact across campus and beyond, fostering innovation in digital humanities and supporting the Center’s academic and public programming initiatives. Responsibilities • Responsible for directing regular operations of the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR), establishing goals and objectives, and developing, recommending, and implementing programs and policies. • Provide leadership in CHDR operations, supervising staff and students, and ensuring that faculty conducting projects in CHDR comply with all policies and best practices. • Assist Director(s) and ADR as representative to external groups, public and private. • Advise and assist in the planning and implementation of CHDR initiatives, including the conceptualization, design, and implementation of digital humanities (DH) projects, submission of grants to support new research, and development of DH workshops. • The incumbent will also be able to communicate effectively with other technical staff and will be able to work on digital collaboration between the humanities and other disciplines. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 2+ years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications • PhD in a humanities discipline, digital humanities, or related field. • Demonstrated experience in digital project development and management. • Experience in working in interdisciplinary research environments. • Proficiency in digital tools such as Omeka, WordPress, TEI/XML, and data visualization platforms. • Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) and database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL). • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Experience with grant writing and academic collaboration. • Experience in teaching or mentoring students in master's and/or doctoral programs. • Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, including personnel management, strategic planning, and operational administration within an academic setting. Additional Application Materials Required Applicants should include: Cover letter; CV; Names and contact information of 3 references. Special Instructions To The Applicants Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays • Retirement savings options • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions • Education assistance • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Additional Requirements Related To Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates. Department College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) - Faculty and Student Affairs and Research Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, occasional nights or weekends may be required. Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $89,076.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 09-26-2025-12-00-AM As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. 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