Director, UGA Research Institute
2 weeks ago
The University of Georgia is seeking a highly qualified Director for the UGA Research Institute (UGARI). As a key member of the University's research leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision for UGARI, driving growth and innovation in research partnerships with federal mission agencies and industry.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for UGARI, including funding development, project capture and execution, staffing, resource allocation, and fostering relationships with mission-driven agencies.
- Lead the UGARI Steering Committee to address acquisition and allocation of internal UGA resources, strategies to pursue external funding resources, and UGARI affiliated faculty and equipment needs.
- Coordinate with the UGA Office of Research to ensure business and research services are in place to facilitate and support faculty research with mission-driven agencies.
- Engage with College, School, and Department unit heads across the UGA campus to increase awareness and ensure the success of UGARI's mission and services.
- A terminal degree in a relevant field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in securing funding and managing research initiatives in the U.S. defense and global security sectors.
- Ability to obtain or currently hold a DoD Top-Secret or DOE Q Clearance.
- Proven track record in project and budget management, particularly with projects funded by defense and global security sectors.
- Experience in integrating research security and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements into academic environments.
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
- Expertise in the federal budgetary process and its application to research funding.
- Currently holds or can obtain a DoD Top-Secret or DOE Q Clearance.
- 5+ year experience with funding opportunities and research needs in the US defense and global security sectors that are appropriate for UGA faculty expertise.
- Ability to facilitate funding for faculty to conduct research and workforce development activities for federal agencies supporting the US global security mission.
- 5+ year experience with project and budget management skills needed to successfully plan and execute work scope for projects funded by the Department of Defense and US agencies engaged in global security missions.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage technical and project/program management personnel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budgetary process and experience in its use for development of funding for research priorities within the US defense and global security sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to work with consultants to identify research needs that can be addressed by faculty expertise and assist with efforts to create white papers for securing Department of Defense program support or plus-up support for meeting such needs within the federal budgetary process.
- 5+ year experience with the successful integration of research security and CUI requirements into academic environments for accomplishing research and workforce development goals associated with funding from the Department of Defense and US agencies with global security missions.
- Demonstrated experience with the building of academic partnerships with industries in the defense and global security sectors for the purpose of funding acquisition, research collaboration, and workforce development.
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