Apply on Employer Site

California State University, Fresno · 23 hours ago

Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

California State University, Fresno is a prominent institution in the CSU system, seeking an Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs. The AVP RSP will lead efforts to enhance trans-disciplinary research and manage all aspects of research compliance and grant administration, while fostering a culture of knowledge creation and discovery within the university.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Implement University policies and procedures relating to research, including external grant and contract proposal development

Administer a variety of internal grant programs and oversee pre-award operations

Provide operational coordination and guidance to the Fresno State Foundation on post-award activities

Responsible for student research competitions and work in partnership with University Advancement

Assure currency of campus compliance policies on the protection of human subjects and other regulatory issues

Lead, stimulate, and nurture the culture of knowledge creation and discovery

Find and encourage new funding opportunities for faculty

Facilitate the establishment of multidisciplinary teams pursuing funding opportunities

Provide leadership in increasing total research funding and expanding the University's reputation as a premier innovation center

Serve as University liaison to external funding agencies and manage externally funded University-wide projects

Author and maintain research policies and operating procedures for campus employees receiving external funds

Generate reports focused on annual goals and productivity measures

Assess and evaluate the impact of implemented policies and monitor legislation

Create a climate for success in obtaining external funding and provide leadership to supporting units within the Office of RSP

Initiate and implement special projects at the request of the Provost

Qualification

Grant acquisitionResearch complianceBudget managementLeadership in researchAnalytical reasoningResearch environment knowledgeFunding agency knowledgeCustomer serviceDiversity awarenessCommunication skillsCollaborationTime management

Required

Ability to collaboratively develop and implement strategies to increase the number, quality, and competitiveness of grant submissions and awards aimed at supporting the overall advancement of units/departments, schools, and the University

Knowledge of the research life cycle and of how to provide support to faculty for scholarship and research in a university setting

Ability to oversee an operation that will efficiently support PIs in achieving their grant performance goals, adhering to laws, regulations, and policies relating to Human Subjects research, Animal Welfare, Intellectual Property, Conflicts of Interest, and other research compliance related activities

Possess a collaborative mindset and strong analytical reasoning, budgeting, and forecasting abilities

Knowledge of and experience with research compliance

Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, the community, and regulatory agency personnel

Strong understanding of federal, state, and private funding agencies and their regulations

Familiarity with diverse funding sources and the ability to diversify funding streams to support various research disciplines and initiatives

Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism

Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing

Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines

Extensive knowledge about university research environments and infrastructure, current trends in technology transfer, and current federal and state research compliance regulations, policies, and practices

Proven ability to promote a working environment that rewards new ideas and innovation, builds collaborations, encourages teamwork, and promotes diversity

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including building multidisciplinary research teams

Record of successfully planning, managing budgets, and administering significant grants and contracts

Demonstrated understanding of the role of shared governance in a University setting

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and a record of teaching, scholarship, and administrative service sufficient to be appointed to a tenured full professor position in the University

The candidate must have experience in externally funded grant acquisition, and contract and grant administration

A minimum of three years of successful management or academic administrative experience

Preferred

Proven track record of effective leadership in a complex organizational structure, preferably in a research-intensive academic institution

Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude

Significant administrative experience leading a sponsored programs office in a university, industry, or government environment, and experience at an institution of higher education in both pre-awards and operational knowledge of post-award activities