Colorado School of Mines · 1 month ago
Vice President for Research, Colorado School of Mines
Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $326K/yr
10+ years expColorado School of Mines is a premier engineering and applied science university with a rich history of over 150 years. They are seeking a Vice President for Research who will lead and grow research partnerships while aligning with the needs of industry and mission-driven agencies.
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Responsibilities
Help grow new research partnerships and opportunities, building on our current strengths and quickly moving into emerging fields in which Mines can lead and compete
Work closely with academic and other university leaders to promote and reward impact beyond publication
Is a good listener, stays up-to-date on the needs and interests of industry, mission-driven agencies, foundations, and other key partners, and works to ensure that Mines aligns with and becomes the preferred partner for those entities
Is an effective communicator, capable of speaking to a broad range of audiences inside and outside the university about the scope, relevance, value, people, and impact of Mines’ research activities
Works collaboratively with university faculty and leadership at all levels and across all organizations to promote Mines’ research efforts and outcomes, grow the impact of Mines’ research, and help connect faculty to grant/contract/philanthropic funding opportunities and opportunities for commercialization
Works collaboratively with academic and university leadership to prioritize and track the results from university investments in research, with a focus on future funding opportunities, innovation and impact across the research enterprise
Provides leadership and support for the pursuit and conduct of strategic initiatives that are large, complex, and involve multi-investigator/multi-partner teams
Works closely with the research leadership of partner universities, federal laboratories, and industry collaborators to develop and sustain partnerships
Effectively and efficiently leads a small team that accomplishes all of the above while ensuring that relevant university policies and processes are followed and that Mines is legally compliant with expectations set by federal and state agencies and those that fund Mines research
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree from an accredited university, preferably in a discipline related to Mines' degree or research programs
A high degree of intellectual curiosity, extending beyond one's own expertise
10+ years of experience conducting and/or managing research programs in academic, industry and/or federal environments, with experience in leading through change
Familiarity with the needs and interests of major funding organizations and how and why they fund and support research at universities (e.g., federal agencies, industry, foundations)
Strong presentation, speaking and listening skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies, including university leaders, faculty members, staff, students and external partners
Successful record of leadership and management of teams and projects
Established relationships, connections or networks with state, national or global boards, labs or research organizations
Benefits
A variety of flexible health, dental, and vision plans
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass
Discount programs through the State of Colorado
Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
Access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP)
Backup child and elder care
On-campus daycare center
Company
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public teaching and research university in Golden, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.92MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyNational Nuclear Security AdministrationNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-03-13Grant· $3M
2023-05-19Grant
Leadership Team
Shannon Tyler
Mines Biomechanics Club Co-Founder and Secretary
Kirsten Volpi
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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