Director of Research Operations

4 days ago


Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Bowling Green State University Full time

Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research, the Director of Research Operations will be responsible for oversight and management of division-wide activities. Working with the VPR, the RO Director will manage the divisional budget, budget approval processes, hiring, and communications. Director of Research Operations will be a member of the Division of Research Leadership Team, supporting strategic planning efforts, implementation of future services, and outcome metrics.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, collects, and prepares budget-related materials and provides preliminary review of budget requests; prepares budget information for the VPR and Division management; oversees establishment/management of internal awards: monitors expenditures made against all salary and operating budgets; and maintains appropriate records.

• Ensures the accuracy and legitimacy of all divisional expenditures to comply with University policy and procedure. Makes budget recommendations to the VPR relative to budget allocations to other units.

• Collects data and prepares a budget analysis to advise the VPR on short¬ term and long-term financial planning.

• Oversees and monitors operational activities for the division, such as p-card transactions and entries, Chrome River entries, Falcons Purch transactions, requisitions, supply inventories/ordering, hiring processes, personnel action forms, and organization of divisional staff meetings.

• Manages the Division's communication strategy to increase awareness of BGSU's activities and accomplishments in research. Working in close collaboration with Marketing and Brand Strategy (MBS), develops, drafts, and updates content for Division websites and print materials; and interacts with faculty and academic units to identify potential content.

• Monitors administrative workflows and processes with a view toward innovation and efficiency. Develop long-term operational strategies, working closely with Senior Leadership, to meet Division of Research objectives.

• Generates reports to support divisional and university-wide efforts. Employs data analytics and assessments to produce evaluative reports.

• Chairs and serves on internal and external committees or project teams as invited/assigned.

• Supervises unit staff and students.

• Provides direct, executive-level support to the Vice President for Research. As a key member of leadership, often engages in direct communications with both internal and external stakeholders, either on behalf of the Vice President for Research or as the Director of Research Operations.

• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies including faculty, staff, community members, and sponsors.

• Skills using computer software applications, including graphics, databases, word processing, publication and presentation software

• Knowledge of and experience with online accounting/budgeting systems (e.g. FMS,WRL)

Minimum Qualifications:

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Experience is required:

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Management
  • Development
  • Administrative
  • Communications
  • Operational functions

Salary
Full-time, Administrative staff position available. Administrative Grade Level 360. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available.

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 12, 2024.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Position Schedule: Full time position with an option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on campus). Work location: Bowling Green, Ohio.

Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

To Apply
For a complete job description & to apply for this position visit or contact the Office of Human Resources at BGSU. AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call

Why work at BGSU?
Full-time BGSU employees enjoy an array of exceptional benefits, including:

• Quality, affordable health insurance: Various coverage options available for health, vision and dental starting the first day of the month following your date of employment.

• Generous paid time off: Vacation, holidays, sick days and more.

• Excellent work life balance resources: Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support to employees and their eligible family members, along with ancillary programs covering identity theft, elder care, legal services and more.

• Tuition fee waivers: For eligible employees, spouses and dependent children.

• Professional development opportunities: For skills training, supervisor and leadership programs, performance management, online courses and online tools for employee growth and development.

• Parental leave: Up to five weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees with at least 12 months of continuous service.

• Retirement: BGSU offers several options for meeting your retirement goals with a current employer contribution of up to 14% depending on the retirement program selected. Read more about the option that best fits your needs.
Learn more about Bowling Green State University and how we aspire to be the preeminent public university that creates public good in Ohio, the nation and world.



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