Senior Research Strategist

3 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

The Associate Vice President for Research Advancement will direct the research advancement team who administers multiple seed grant programs, matching funds for federal awards, limited submission competitions, and impact awards. This position reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and will serve as a close advisor to the VPRI on research advancement, strategic initiatives, local and statewide partnerships, internal unit engagements, and management of reports and presentations for the Board of Regents and the President's office.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the RIO Research Advancement team including oversight of multiple seed grant programs, matching funds for federal awards, limited submissions competitions, and impact awards. Lead efforts to recruit committee chairs and faculty reviewers for prestigious, large grants competitions. Track and analyze the outcomes of funded research advancement programs.
  • Serve as a close advisor to the VPRI on research advancement, strategic initiatives, and local and statewide partnerships. Assist in implementation of research advancement activities championed by VPRI.
  • Identify emerging research trends and funding opportunities and develop reports and recommendations for VPRI on refining the Research 2030 plan for RIO. Lead the future strategic plan development effort for RIO.
  • Assist VPRI on implementation of policies and regulatory changes to ensure safety and compliance of the research enterprise in coordination with other policy leaders within RIO. Track and monitor recommendations from national organizations such as AAU, APLU, and BTAA.
  • Assist the VPRI in optimizing financial models to ensure that RIO can operate sustainably while continuing to expand research expenditures.
  • Manage the RIO Advisory Board meetings and serve as the lead point of contact for the board members.
  • Develop and utilize data-driven insights (e.g., funding success rates) to assess and improve research advancement efforts.
  • Serve as the senior analyst of institutional research reporting and strategic performance (Annual report, MPACT 2025, Compact Budget Document, Accountability Report, NSF HERD).
  • Assist VPRI with preparation and delivery of presentations and reports on the research enterprise to key stakeholders such as the Board of Regents, Budget 6, President's office, Colleges and Schools, Industry, and Federal Agencies.
  • Collaborate with the RIO's External Affairs and Communications teams to highlight research successes and increase the visibility of UMN's research achievements. Advise on the RIO web page content.
  • Attend departmental faculty meetings on behalf of the VPRI to engage in discussions related to their research and infrastructural support needs.
  • Host delegations from industry and federal agencies that intersect with Research 2030 initiatives with the objective of developing collaborations and partnerships with UMN faculty.
  • Serve as a RIO liaison to the Corporate Engagement Center (CEC) and assist the Executive Director of CEC in implementation of RIO development efforts.
  • Develop new and existing programs and initiatives within RIO, including undergraduate research and workforce training opportunities.

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