Colorado School of Mines · 1 week ago
Vice President for Research
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $326K/yr
10+ years expColorado School of Mines is an R1 institution that has been shaping industry and society for over 150 years. They are seeking a Vice President for Research to lead and expand their research enterprise, focusing on strategic partnerships and ensuring impactful research outcomes.
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Hiring Manager
Kathleen Feighny, SPHR
Responsibilities
Grow strategic partnerships with industry, federal labs, mission-driven agencies, and foundations
Champion translation and commercialization, ensuring Mines’ research delivers tangible results and societal impact
Collaborate across the university to connect faculty with funding opportunities, multi-partner initiatives, and commercialization pathways
Lead large-scale, complex initiatives, involving multi-investigator and multi-partner teams
Promote Mines’ research ecosystem, communicating its scope, relevance, and impact to diverse audiences
Ensure compliance and efficiency, guiding a small but high-performing team while aligning with federal and state expectations
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree in a discipline aligned with Mines' programs
10+ years of experience conducting and/or managing research in academia, industry, or federal environments
Proven ability to lead through change and adapt to evolving funding landscapes
Familiarity with the priorities of major funding organizations (federal agencies, industry, foundations)
Strong presentation, communication, and listening skills
A track record of collaborative leadership and team management
Established networks with state, national, or global boards, labs, or research organizations
Benefits
Flexible health, dental, and vision plans
Generous time off : 13 paid holidays per year, including a week-long winter break
Fully vested retirement plan with employer contributions starting day one
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% discount for dependents)
Free RTD EcoPass for public transit
Access to Mines Athletics, Recreation Center, Outdoor Rec Center, and upcoming on-campus daycare
Discount programs through the State of Colorado and employee assistance programs
Company
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public teaching and research university in Golden, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
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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