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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Assistant/Associate Vice President Research Administration

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is looking to fill the role of Assistant or Associate Vice President for Research Administration. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all sponsored research activities at FSU, ensuring compliance and excellence in research administration.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert advice to the Vice President for Research and help develop comprehensive goals, policies, and procedures for the Division of Research, with a particular focus on enhancing the administration of sponsored research

Lead the Sponsored Research Administration (SRA) team, which oversees pre- and post-award activities, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements and providing robust support to faculty research

Oversee the Research Administration Management Portal (RAMP) modules, ensuring that business practices are aligned with regulatory standards and best practices

Oversees a comprehensive campus-wide educational program, including the development and implementation of training initiatives to enhance the capabilities of research administration staff

Assist in the development and management of legal, financial, and billing operations for clinical trials

Act on behalf of the Vice President for Research and serve as point for affiliated research centers

Qualification

Sponsored Research AdministrationClinical Trial ManagementStrategic PlanningElectronic Research AdministrationFinancial ManagementGrants ManagementCompliance KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Proven leadership in sponsored research administration and clinical trial management, strategic planning, and electronic research administration systems

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

Ability to anticipate changes in the research environment and align the research office's strategies accordingly

Ability to represent the Office of Research at the university level

Excellent communication skills for engaging in a wide range of stakeholders and fostering relationships across campus

Deep knowledge of federal, state, and university policies and regulations

Demonstrates a high professional integrity to ensure ethical research practices

Ability to lead and mentor a team and delegate authority and responsibility appropriately