Research Leader for Academic Excellence

4 weeks ago


Greensboro, North Carolina, United States North Carolina A&T State University Full time
Job Summary

The Vice Chancellor for Research at North Carolina A&T State University is responsible for leading the university's research enterprise, overseeing the Division of Research, and setting strategic priorities for future growth and success. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of scholarship and leadership within an academic setting, with a strong vision for research in a large, public, research university.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Division of Research, managing all aspects of the research enterprise, including identification of funding opportunities, proposal development and preparation, proposal submission, research compliance oversight, project setup, monitoring, invoicing, and closeout.
- Oversee twenty-seven staff members across the following units: Office of Contracts and Grants, Office of Financial Compliance, and Office of Sponsored Programs.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to increase research funding and improve research infrastructure.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and pursue research opportunities, and provide support for research projects.

Requirements

- Earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline from an accredited university.
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, operational, facilities management, and administrative experience in a comparably complex setting.
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of research leadership and administration in a large, complex environment in higher education, or the context of a large research institute or national laboratory.
- Experience working with governmental agencies, including direct experience with federal, foundation, and/or industry funding mechanisms.
- Documented research accomplishments, including as a recipient of major grants and author of peer-reviewed scholarly publications.

Preferred Qualifications

- A strong vision for and commitment to research in a large, public, research university.
- Excellent administrative skills, including strategic planning and evaluation, budgeting, personnel management, and facilities management.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple administrative units throughout the campus, nationally and globally.
- Knowledge of major research issues facing global research universities.
- Experience leading relevant national research network(s) with experience in translating knowledge of national research priorities to home institution or organization.
- Prior leadership experience in developing or improving a university research ecosystem, including experience with research administration, compliance, or another relevant area.
- Ability to lead change effectively in a complex and evolving research university.
- Experience in developing large and complex interdisciplinary grants.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic research processes in a diverse and competitive funding environment, with strong knowledge of national research priorities and networks.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a broad set of stakeholders and lead teams to achieve desired outcomes.

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