Coppin State University · 5 hours ago
Assistant Vice President for Research
Bowie State University
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expCoppin State University is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Research to lead and coordinate the university's sponsored programs portfolio. The role involves enhancing research infrastructure, increasing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Support and work in coordination with the Vice President of Research & Innovation in articulating a vision for guiding the organization to grow in its capacity to manage high-volume and multi-faceted awards in support of institutional research, innovation, entrepreneurial and economic development initiatives
Manages and oversees the research budget, including federal funds and indirect cost recoveries and disbursements, ensuring the appropriate use of resources
Work with the offices of pre-award, post-award, compliance and contract, and grant accounting to coordinate and provide oversight for all facets of proposal and grant management ensuring adherence to all relevant university policies, federal, state laws and regulations
Work with pertinent university stakeholders to create and implement a strategy for research development and innovation at Bowie State University that serves to expand the university’s research infrastructure, diversify and increase external funding streams including research grants and contracts, and maintain alignment with institutional mission and strategic goals
Work with Research Compliance and Integrity Officer to ensure that research conducted at Bowie State University complies with all federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and university policies
Assist the Technology Transfer Officer in implementing the university's Intellectual Property policy
Leads initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and implement new policies and procedures for greater research sustainability and compliance
Providing monthly, quarterly and annual research reports to the Vice President of Research that help administrators and researchers make strategic decisions and help the institution understand research funding and spending trends, identify potential challenges, and evaluate the effectiveness of its research infrastructure
Maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, government and private agencies
Work with the offices of the Division of Research and Innovation to develop virtual and in-person workshops and trainings for staff, faculty and administrators
Assist in increasing university and industry partnerships and represent the University to external stakeholders including funding agencies, and local and regional constituencies and serve as Authorized Official for sponsored programs activities
Monitor and implement changes of regulatory and sponsor guidelines to help develop and maintain policies and procedures governing research and sponsored programs activities
Facilitate a culture of exceptional customer service in a growing research environment
Provide comprehensive support to faculty and researchers, helping them secure external funding and fostering their research success
Work with key stakeholder groups both internal and external on all matters related to externally sponsored projects
Work with the offices of the Division of Research and Innovation, information technology, institutional research, data governance and assessment to provide data and support data-informed strategies and institutional effectiveness
Develop and maintain handbooks, policies, procedures, processes, workflows and guides for grant and contract management
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree and seven (7) years of progressive working experiences and responsibilities in research compliance, sponsored programs and research administration at an institution of higher education
Prior supervisory experience required
Expertise in negotiating external funding terms related to intellectual property, data privacy (domestic and international), and federal grants and contracts preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations and Microsoft Word for writing reports
Experience with complex sponsored projects and contracts including multiple funding sources and/or multiple partners preferred
Background in research administration and grant management. Working knowledge of uniform guidance, research compliance, responsible conduct of research, federal agency practices, regulations and policies
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and senior-level administrators and a proven capacity to work with industry and community organizations and potential funders
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Superior communications skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage budgets and supervise staff effectively
Preferred
Expertise in negotiating external funding terms related to intellectual property, data privacy (domestic and international), and federal grants and contracts
Experience with complex sponsored projects and contracts including multiple funding sources and/or multiple partners
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension
Supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Coppin State University
Coppin State University is a school in Baltimore.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.55MKey Investors
T. Rowe Price FoundationNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationU.S. Department of Education
2024-01-08Grant· $0.45M
2023-01-30Grant· $3.99M
2022-09-13Grant· $4.11M
Leadership Team
Ahmed El-Haggan
Vice President of Information Technolog, Advancement, CIO, and Prof. of Computer Science
Albert Robinson
Executive Director Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
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