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Howard University Graduate School

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Consistently producing the nation's largest number of African-American doctoral recipients.

Washington, DC

Higher Education
11–50 people

About

Howard University Graduate School offers 44 programs and over 100 specializations. Our wide-ranging programs consistently aid students in successfully obtaining post-graduate degrees. Students accepted to Howard University’s Graduate School are not only equipped with tools to be successful but they are encouraged to develop thought processes that enable them to seek truth and provide service to communities around the world. Being a part of an institution that is currently ranked No. 30 in the "Nation's Most Innovative Schools"​ list issued by U.S. News & World Report, we are proud to maintain our consistency in producing the nation's largest number of African-American on-campus doctoral degree recipients. We are committed to maintaining Howard University’s unique mission that amplifies its core values of leadership, excellence, truth and service. Howard University is a comprehensive, research-intensive historically black private university located in Washington, D.C. Total enrollment is approximately 11,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs, which span more than 120 areas of study within 13 schools and colleges, the University is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds. Since its founding in 1867, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees and certificates in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities.

Open positions

Director of Annual Giving

On-site · Waterloo

The Director of Annual Giving manages the planning and growth of annual gifts through direct mail, telemarketing, and electronic solicitation. They are responsible for donor acquisition and retention strategies while overseeing the daily operations of the university's Tele-Center.

Prospect Research Specialist

On-site · Waterloo

Identify, track, segment, and analyze donor records and relationships to support fundraising goals, and maintain prospect data in Raiser’s Edge. Prepare tailored research profiles, reports, and briefings; use analytics and screening tools to inform prospect strategies and portfolio assignments; and collaborate with gift officers and campus partners.

College Research Administration Manager

Hybrid · London

The manager oversees pre- and post-award research administration activities to ensure compliance and enhance research productivity within assigned colleges. They serve as a primary liaison between the Office of Research, college leadership, and principal investigators to manage grant budgets, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Prospect Development Specialist

On-site · Waterloo

The Prospect Development Specialist provides administrative and operational support by maintaining donor databases and generating standard reports. They assist the team with prospect research software administration and ensure data accuracy across all fundraising platforms.

Senior Proposal and Research Communications Writer

On-site · London

The Senior Proposal and Research Communications Writer develops compelling narratives for research proposals and creates communications to elevate Howard University's research profile. This role also supports faculty capacity building by creating writing resources and facilitating workshops to improve grant competitiveness.

Assistant Director of Pre-Award (Outgoing Awards)

Hybrid · London

The Assistant Director leads the outgoing subaward function, overseeing the full lifecycle from risk assessment and drafting to execution and compliance reporting. They provide direct supervision to staff, ensuring audit-ready documentation and effective handoffs to downstream departments.

Senior Research Scientist

On-site · London

The Senior Research Scientist will lead the development of human-centered AI approaches and design educational curriculum focused on socially and culturally relevant AI. They will also collaborate on research projects and have the opportunity to mentor students and engage in grant writing.

Assistant Director of Post Award

Hybrid · London

The Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight for Post Award administration, managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and university policies. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support the research enterprise while managing staff performance and financial reporting.

Applications Analyst

On-site · London

The Applications Analyst manages the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic software applications for a nine-institution research consortium. This includes coordinating system integrations, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards within an Azure environment.

Information Systems, Technology and Security Manager

On-site · London

Manage information systems technology and security for the Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy, ensuring compliance with government security and privacy laws. Design and maintain a cybersecure research network to support Department of Defense research, development, testing, and evaluation.

Proposal Development Specialist

On-site · London

The Proposal Development Associate supports the acquisition of new awards by assisting faculty with the preparation, organization, and editing of high-quality research proposals and budgets. This includes advising on funding opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and developing training workshops to increase application competitiveness.

Prospect Research Analyst

On-site · Waterloo

This role involves identifying, tracking, segmenting, and analyzing donor records and key relationships to meet university fundraising objectives, requiring systematic review of news and publications to update prospect information. Core duties include timely creation of prospect briefings and reports using research tools, leveraging analytics for portfolio management, and maintaining prospect data in Raiser's Edge.