Senior Academic Professional

About Georgia Tech:

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values:

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Atlanta, GA

The College of Design at Georgia Tech invites applications for a Senior Academic Professional to support and advance the College's research, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives. This position plays a critical role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting faculty in securing external funding, and strengthening partnerships with community organizations through research and technical assistance.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to develop competitive grant proposals aligned with diverse research topics and funding opportunities.
• Identify and disseminate relevant grant opportunities that align with faculty interests and institutional priorities.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and background research to inform proposal development and explore emerging research directions.
• Provide expert writing support for grant proposals, drawing on broad disciplinary knowledge and best practices in research communication.
• Offer training and consultation on community-engaged research methodologies, emphasizing ethical practices and sustainable partnerships.
• Conduct data analysis to support community-based projects, program evaluations, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate and support the development of large-scale proposals by providing administrative assistance, e.g., for coordination with collaborators and partner institutions.

• Terminal degree in area relevant to units represented in the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music)
• Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
• Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
• Successful and measurable related experience

• Experience in scientific writing, literature reviews, and background research
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in grant writing and providing grant writing support
• Experience working with community-based organizations and with supporting community-based projects in securing funding and building organizational capacity
• Qualification to teach classes in the School of City and Regional Planning
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary research is a plus.

Applicants should submit the following:

• CV
• Cover Letter and/or
• One page statement of interest, highlighting relevant qualifications, achievements, and alignment and fit

Name and contact information for at least 3 references

For further information, please contact Professor Alexander Lerch at alexander.lerch@design.gatech.edu

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening