Assistant​/Associate Vice President Research Administration

Assistant/Associate Vice President Research Administration

The Vice President’s Office for Research is looking to fill the role of Assistant or Associate Vice President for Research Administration. As a member of the executive leadership team within the Division of Research, the AVP for Research Administration provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all sponsored research activities orting directly to the Vice President for Research, this role is pivotal in shaping the university’s research infrastructure and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in research administration.

The AVP for Research Administration oversees research activities for the University, including application submissions, contracting, post‑award activities, research accounting, and contract compliance activities. In addition, the position liaises with governmental entities and is responsible for cost reporting, uniform guidance reporting, audit support, recharge centers, sub‑recipient monitoring, space monitoring, and effort reporting.

• Strategic Planning & Policy Development: Provide expert advice to the Vice President for Research and help develop comprehensive goals, policies, and procedures for the Division of Research, focusing on enhancing the administration of sponsored research. Ensure that all initiatives align with the strategic objectives of the organization and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Sponsored Research Oversight: Lead the Sponsored Research Administration (SRA) team, overseeing pre‑ and post‑award activities, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements and providing robust support to faculty research. Implement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sponsored project administration, while maintaining a high level of customer service to meet the needs of researchers.
• System Leadership: Oversee the Research Administration Management Portal (RAMP) modules, ensuring that business practices are aligned with regulatory standards and best practices. Provide leadership in the continuous improvement of systems and processes to support research administration. Training & Development:
  Oversee a comprehensive campus‑wide educational program, including the development and implementation of training initiatives to enhance the capabilities of research administration staff. Ensure that training programs are customer‑focused and designed to meet the evolvingրամы needs of the research community.
• Clinical Trials Management: Assist in the development and management of legal, financial, and billing operations for clinical trials. Ensure that all processes are customer‑centric and designed to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
• Executive Representation: Act on behalf of the Vice President for Research and serve as point for affiliated research centers. Represent the organization in a professional manner, ensuring that all interactions with internal and external stakeholders are conducted with the highest level of professionalism.

Extensive knowledge of Research Administration functions including financial management, grants management, and grant submission processes and procedures is required.

Master's degree and six years experience or Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience. Four years experience at the Director level or above. Additional education may substitute for experience.

• Strategic Planning and University Representation:
  Ability to anticipate changes in the research environment and align the research office’sর্থ ভ initiatives accordingly. Ability to represent the Office of Research at the university level.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Excellent communication skills for engaging in a wide range of ورزش and fostering relationships across campus.
• Compliance and Integrity:
  Deep knowledge of federal, state, and university policies and regulations. Demonstrates a high professional integrity to ensure…